statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
few decades; many decades; several decades
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
interest (in something); enthusiasm
wearing a sword; being armed with a sword; sword
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
grade; class; degree; magnitude
system; institution; organization; organisation
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
cabinet; housing (of equipment)
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
to cease; to stop; to be over
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
as long as time allows; whenever one has the time; as time permits
to try out the food at various restaurants
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
rebuilding; reconstruction; re-erection
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
table tennis table; ping-pong table