to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
the country; countryside; outskirts; suburbs; presence; being in attendance
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
exemplar; model; example; pattern
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
future (usually near); prospects
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
residence maintained by a daimyo in Edo
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
to face; to go towards; to head towards
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
duty; function; office; mission; task
to follow someone's last wishes; to fulfil a dying wish
revere the Emperor; expel the western barbarians (19th century slogan)
to go through; to pierce; to penetrate; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out; to persist with
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
to serve out one's apprenticeship; to serve out one's time
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
together; mutually; fellow
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
aid; help; assistance; support