sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
falsely similar; counterfeit
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
economical; efficient; lean; compact
practice by repetition; learning by rote
one-by-one; separately; in detail
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
to keep away; to keep at a distance
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
plant and equipment; production equipment; productive capacity
taxpayers' (precious) money; hard-earned tax money; heavy tax; conscription; compulsory military service
by your leave; with your permission
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect; insight
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
(Japanese) empress; queen
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
goodness; excellence; virtue
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
personification; anthropomorphization