to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
generation; the world; the age
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to sieve; to sift; to winnow; to screen (candidates)
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
Tsu (city in Mie); harbour; harbor; ferry
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
(theatrical) fighting scene
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
flower-shaped family crest
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
control; management (e.g. of a business)
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
to flatter; to play up to; to fawn on; to pander to; to cater to
best; most (valuable player); top (quality); grade A; ace; finest
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
same generation; one's generation