miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
stroke of the brush; touch; literary style
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
self-reliance; acting according to one's own ideas and beliefs
patriotic feelings; patriotism
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
unbroken; uninterrupted; on and on; continuous
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
feeling ashamed; feeling of one's inferiority
education or school expenses
to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate
required subject; compulsory course
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
main purpose; primary objective
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough