to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
independent state; independent nation
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
(providing) covering fire; supporting (backing up) someone (in a debate or argument)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
circulation (money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (air, water, etc.); ventilation; negotiable (e.g. shares); distributional
subhuman; demi-human; Argentinian (person); (arch.) American (person)
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
lineage; pedigree; good family
to be silent; to say nothing
interest; rights; concession
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
at first; initially; in the beginning
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
treaty; pact; convention; agreement
conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty); fastening (as in a joint)
January; first month of the lunar calendar
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
royal castle; imperial castle
(sea) voyage; navigation; sailing; passage; cruise
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
half-moon; half a month; semicircle
lull; breathing spell; respite; remission (of an illness); becoming stable
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
old capital; former capital
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
next term; next period; next version; next release
Ms; Miss; Madame; highbrow (woman); cerebral
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift