triumphant return; returning in triumph
emperor (of Japan); mikado
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
to play a leading role; to play a central part
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
east, west, south and north
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
arch of triumph; triumphal arch
function; facility; faculty; feature
principal street; main street; major road; thoroughfare
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
fourth day of the month; four days
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
loud shout; excited cheering
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
head; lead; vanguard; first
armor and helmet (armour)
brave figure; valiant figure; heroic figure; gallant figure
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
innumerable; countless; numberless
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
riding (on horseback); mounting (a horse)
(a man) having a commanding face and a powerful physique
faint; slight; vague; nebulous; indeterminate; tinge of ...
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
black hair; black-haired horse
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate