to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
improvement of relations; rapprochement
disclosure; exposure; revelation
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
to fall apart; to collapse; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; (arch.) to fall apart (one's body or health)
rule; reign; government; governing
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
severe; harsh; rigorous; trenchant; scathing; sharp
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
serving concurrently as; holding the additional post of; additional post
reform; reformation; reorganization
large sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting
political maneuvering; politicking; political machinations
demotion; relegation; downgrading
keeping house; being confined to one's house
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
to run away; to escape safely
arrest; apprehension; capture
during imprisonment; while in jail
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
bloodthirsty killer; cold-blooded murderer; homicidal maniac
confidentiality; nondisclosure
heart; guts; nerve; central part
to gouge out; to cut out; to scoop out; to bring to light; to reveal
hope; white hope; person of promise
order of seats; seating precedence; class standing
House of Peers (Japan, Meiji constitution); House of Lords (UK)
chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)
important post; important office; key position