in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
three generations; three periods; third generation
Five Dynasties (of China; 907-979)
ancestor who rejuvenated a dynasty or a family
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
reform; reformation; reorganization
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
the place for; the time for; the level of
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
in the background; not standing out
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
in a word; to put it briefly; to make a long story short
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
reign; being on the throne
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
politics; government; peace; (arch.) medical treatment; (arch.) cure
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
inner palace (in Edo Castle); palace's ladies chambers; shogun's harem
time; season; period; phase; stage
beloved concubine; favourite concubine (e.g. of the shogun)
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
health; healthy; sound; fit
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times