establishment; founding; setting (a record)
(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext
whole; all; general; gross; entire; overall
suddenly; all of a sudden
this is why; this means; it is the case that
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
decoration; ornament; trimmings
scroll; rolled book; scarf; muffler; sushi made rolled in nori seaweed with a core of filling
to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
ornamental writing (esp. initial letters); decorative lettering; fancy script
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
parting; separation; farewell
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement