Napoleon; napoleon (Japanese card game)
knowing; (an) acquaintance
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
military of the Empire of Japan
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)
in succession; one by one
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
cold reception; inhospitality
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to say; to be called; to do
outside the city area; suburbs
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
second lieutenant; sublieutenant; ensign
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
Satsuma (former province located in the west of present-day Kagoshima Prefecture); sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
people who lived in Kyushu in ancient times, and who opposed the state of Yamato
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
reason; cause; circumstances
impostor; imposter; pretender; liar
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
order; command; directions; instructions
penis; chink; jingle; begging (animal); jealousy; black porgy juvenile; flirting
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically