reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
recovery; rescue; recapture
different race; different ethnic group; different peoples
middle of a field; middle of a country; field of contest
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
supply; provision; raising; procurement
inclination; slant; slope; bevel; list; dip
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
minimum limit; the lowest degree (possible, allowable, etc.)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
diplomatic negotiations; negotiations through diplomatic channels
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
Genroku era (1688.9.30-1704.3.13)
beginning (of a century, etc.)
striking; remarkable; considerable
wealth; riches; affluence; opulence
consumer; ordinary citizen; stakeholder; person who lives on (e.g. situation, income, place)
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
tide; tidal current; tendency; drift; trend
ukiyo-e; ukiyoe; Edo-period woodblock print
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
drama; play; powerful drug
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme