ferrule (of a cane, umbrella, etc.); butt end (of a lance, pike, etc.); hard tip (of a mushroom stem)
banner; banner (graphic provided to link to site)
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
financial planner; feature phone
S; s; south; sulfur; nth year in the Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); small; second
computerized tomography; CT
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
standard-bearer; flag-bearer
integration; unification; unity; combination; consolidation; synthesis
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
to snarl (at each other); to growl (angrily); to quarrel; to fight; to argue
jumble (of two or several things); mix
motion (i.e. proposal to a committee, etc.)
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion
certification; attestation; authentication; Imperial attestation
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition
practicability; feasibility; operability; expected implementation
to compete ruthlessly; (lit.) to sharpen swords
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
manure; night soil; dung; something that will help one develop in the future
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
shaku; flat wooden or ivory baton carried in the right hand when in ceremonial imperial or Shinto garb
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
speech and conduct; words and deeds
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to raise oneself up to one's full height; to strike a daunting pose
having done ... by mistake; having messed up ...
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial