metropolitan government (of Tokyo)
(metropolitan) prefecture (of Osaka and Kyoto); the centre or seat (of) (center); (government) office; fu; historical administrative unit in China, Korea and Vietnam
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
interference; meddling; butting in
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
mistress; kept woman; concubine
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
radical party; extremists
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
preparation; provision; guarding
mixed (e.g. team, chorus)
to install (a king, emperor, etc.); to appoint (to a post); to promote; to assign (to study under)
different opinion; objection
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
four and a half tatami mats; four-and-a-half-mat room; small room esp. for assignations
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
to get late; to advance; to wear on
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
a short while ago; already
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
intelligence gathering; information gathering
ability; capability; skill
huge rock; firmness; solidity
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)