every part of the world; all over the world; the four corners of the world
Emperor Meiji (1852-1912, reigned 1867-1912); Emperor Mutsuhito
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
sunburn; suntan; tan; becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. paper); yellowing
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken
narrow; thin (sized); slender
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
black; black go stone; guilt; guilty person
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
woman; lady; adult female
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.)
point in common; common feature
infancy; childhood; tender age
revealing (information, a secret, etc.); disclosure; telling; letting out
based on; on the basis of
estate; homestead; house and land (it stands on); messuage
to sell off; to sell completely
most part; greater part; majority
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
charitable organization; charitable institution; charity
donation; presentation; gift
one's share; one's portion
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
execution; carrying out; performance; lead monk performing various tasks in a temple
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
property; fortune; assets
property; fortune; means; assets
once and for all; completely; spotlessly
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
to live; to make a living; to get on with
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd