somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
girl; young (unmarried) woman
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
manager; landlord; warden; root (user)
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
to extend; to expand; to spread out
survival; survivor; relic
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
wedding; bridal procession; marriage into a family
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
princess; daughter of a nobleman
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
Japan; the (Japanese) empire
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
in case of; at that time; at this time
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
leader; boss; upper part of a flag; (Okinawa) bamboo poles with an attached vertical flag and an elaborate display at the top that are used during the annual fertility and thanks-giving festivals
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
judgment; judgement; discernment
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
pair; the two; both persons; both things
mediation; agency; agent; mediator; middleman; go-between
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
educator; teacher; educationalist
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
vitality; (one's) life force
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you