the same; the said; likewise
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to put into effect; to put into practice
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
(doing) various things; (doing) this and that; being apt to; being prone to; at any rate; anyhow
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
by myself; in person; by oneself
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
to become better; to improve
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
to become possible; to become able to (do)
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
accomplishment; execution
such; like that; that sort of; very
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
bright person; talented student; prodigy
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
reformation; revolution; renewal; Meiji Restoration
Satsuma (former province located in the west of present-day Kagoshima Prefecture); sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
state (US, Australia, India, Germany, etc.); province (e.g. Canada); continent; (arch.) dear