revival; reconstruction; restoration; rebuilding; recovery; renaissance
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
remnants of an enemy army
cleaning up; sweeping up; mopping up
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
standard; set; routine; decided
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
stunning; electrifying; striking; eye-popping; brilliant
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
crown; diadem; bottle cap
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
sake brewery; wine cellar; bar; bar-room
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
slight intoxication; being tipsy
to cheer; to jeer; to mock
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
leadership; initiative; spearhead
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to serve one's aim; to serve one's purpose
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
will; volition; intention; intent; determination