to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
oil crisis (esp. 1973 OPEC oil crisis); oil shock
economic world; financial circles; business community
oil; petroleum; kerosene; paraffin
car; automobile; motorcar; motor vehicle; auto
consumer electronics; home appliances
our country; our land; one's own country
wherein; therein; thereinto
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
materials; data; document
intention; idea; inclination; wish
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
to make a list; to enumerate
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
Hōtoku era (1449.7.28-1452.7.25)
license system; licence system; permit system; approval basis
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
to use one thing for several purposes; to use the same thing on multiple occasions; to work someone hard; to order around; to boss
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if ... doesn't suit you; if you don't like ...; if ... doesn't take your fancy
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
departure from a port; leaving port; setting sail
Hyogo (prefecture); armory; armoury; arsenal