the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
indescribable; exquisite; inexpressible; indefinable
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
unique thing; best on earth
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
aloes wood (Taxus cuspidata var. nana); aloes-wood perfume; aloes-wood incense
fragrant wood; aromatic tree
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
samurai for the shogunate
hindrance; obstacle; harm; bad effect; sickness
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
emperor (of Japan); mikado
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
feudal lord; (arch.) mansion; (arch.) palace
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
mountain top; summit; peak
such; like that; that sort of; very
scenery; scene; landscape
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received