capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
ancient city; former capital
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
easily (reach, exceed, etc.); comfortably; amply; fully; well over
northern country; northern provinces; northern regions; northland
natural features; topography; climate; spiritual features
shop; small store; business; firm
street vendor; stallholder; stallkeeper
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
with curious eyes; curiously
to have time free; to have time to spare
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
secretary (government); director; chief
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
armory; armoury; ordnance department
evening; early night hours
violet (any flower of genus Viola, esp. the Fuji dawn, Viola mandshurica)
clerical script (ancient, highly angular style of kanji)
playing with balls (e.g. football, playing catch, etc.)
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
with (the sound of) clashing swords; (arguing) fiercely; heatedly; vehemently
business discussion; negotiation
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
middle class; bourgeoisie
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
untouchable (of the Indian caste system)
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
guard; sentinel; garrison
conquest; subjugation; overcoming