speculation; thinking; meditation
firstborn; first child; eldest child
guess; speculation; supposition
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
in this manner; in this way; like this
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
to take; to catch; to capture
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
delegation of authority (power); devolution; empowerment
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
with a clink (click, clack)
metallic sound; metallic clank
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
to take an aggressive position; to stir up trouble
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
whole nation; whole land; whole country
monolith; large slab of rock
recommendation; referral; endorsement
return of something; repayment
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked
to take away; to carry away
blood vessel; blood relationship
ritual; religious service; festival
white; striped mullet fry (Mugil cephalus); speech; one's lines; white dragon tile; winning hand with a pung (or kong) of white dragon tiles; (arch.) white person
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
qi; mysterious life force that makes up everything; spirits; mind; divine atmosphere; mysterious presence
order; ordering; beginning; start; foreword; preface
crown prince; Prince Shōtoku
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret