to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to offer; to present; to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance; to do respectfully
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
procrastinatingly; dillydallying
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
opportunity; chance; time; occasion
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
extinction; discontinuation; severance; rupture; to become extinct; to cease to exist
free action; free activity; acting at one's own discretion; taking one's own course; free hand; independent action
to take (trouble); to attend (to business); to command (army)
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
of course; certainly; naturally
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
beforehand; in advance; previously
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to begin; to set about; to start
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
First Sino-Japanese war (1894-5)
Emperor Meiji (1852-1912, reigned 1867-1912); Emperor Mutsuhito
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
how long; how far; how much
foot of a mountain; base of a mountain; mine; colliery; owner of a mountain; operator of a mine
Minister for Foreign Affairs
chief; main; principal; important