assistance; backing; reinforcements
to press alcohol on someone; to urge somebody to drink; to offer alcohol to someone
uniform; even; across-the-board; equal
stronghold; citadel; headquarters
trend; tendency; momentum
(starting) from nothing; from scratch
(religious) piety; faith; devotion
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
stabilization; stabilisation
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
study; library; den; home office; reading room
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
one end; an end; part; fragment
to be dead; to be lifeless
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
indictment; prosecution; complaint
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
making a swift decision; making immediate decisions and taking quick actions
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
responsibility; duty; obligation
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
daily allowance; daily wages
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
unveiling; debut; introduction
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
commander-in-chief; Taishōgun; one of the eight gods of the koyomi
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
to make sense; to be consistent; to be logical; to stand to reason; to be coherent
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed