cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
Japanese mugwort (Artemisia princeps); mugwort (any plant of genus Artemisia); wormwood; sagebrush
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
rather; sooner; preferably
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
imperial decree; imperial edict
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
in that way; thus; so; so?
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet