consists of; comprises; is made up of
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
system; institution; organization; organisation
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
almost; roughly; approximately
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
husband and wife; married couple
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
change; transformation; innovation; Reformation
to bring; to take; to bring about
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive; to become popular; to become widespread
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
reform; reformation; reorganization
at that time; in those days
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
production output; number of goods manufactured