literature; the arts; art and literature; liberal arts
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
stillness; quiet; peacefulness
plain; plateau; tableland
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
family; members of a family
family; clan; sect; school; group of related sumo stables
respect and affection; love and respect
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
being good at conversation; conversationalist; good talker
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
near; close by; within reach; familiar
political measures; policy
calm; composed; cool; quiet
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
one's superior; senior; elder
right (to do something); authority; power
congress; parliament; diet; legislative assembly
steering; piloting; flying; management; handling; control
secret; private; surreptitious
public opinion; popular voice; public sentiment; consensus
best regards; please take care of; please do
pressure; oppression; suppression
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
serious look (on one's face); straight face
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
sovereignty; supremacy; dominion
right of control; supremacy; sovereignty
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity