way; method; means; resource; course
as (for); for; in the capacity of
impossible; unlikely; improbable
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
the recovery of lost territory; recovering (regaining) lost ground (one's former position); fence-mending
preface; introduction; preamble
the other day; a few days ago
strange disease; rare disease
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
rare; extraordinary; singular
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
rule; reign; peaceful times
eye; eyeball; (arch.) pupil and (dark) iris of the eye; (arch.) insight; (arch.) perceptivity; (arch.) look
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to be smeared; to be covered
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
imperial villa; royal villa; detached palace
property; fortune; assets
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
to wipe the slate clean; to start anew