historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
to be moist; to be damp; to profit by; to receive benefits; to become rich; to become at ease financially
official name; formal name
interview (e.g. for a job)
decision; settlement; definition
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
signature; signing; sealing
comparing and adjusting; reconciling; lapping; precision surface finishing; margination
arbitration; conciliation; mediation
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
clearing one's throat; cough
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
good (quality, condition, etc.); Good (grade); B
number of persons; personnel
itinerary; travel plans; distance (of a trip); journey
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
moron; idiot; stupid person
presence (of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.); outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade); My Lord; My Lady
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude