opposition party; political opposition; opposition
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
journey; route of a journey
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
vinegared rice rolled in nori (laver)
coronation ceremony; enthronement
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
transfer; assignment; conveyance
surname; family name; last name
to rest in peace; to attain eternal rest; to gain recognition; to get on in the world
bad job; poor workmanship; bungle
from the viewpoint of; according to
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
democratic nation; democratic country
first generation; founder
physique; physical standard; posture; sexual position
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
indirect kiss (e.g. drinking from a cup someone has just used)
feeling of happiness; sense of well-being; euphoria
trembling from fear; trembling all over
internal conditions; true state of affairs
military operation; military tactics; military strategy
politics; political manoeuvre; political maneuver
watchful waiting; careful supervision