to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
discouraging; disappointing; lacking in thrill
pride; dignity; self-respect
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
be (that) as it may; having said that
decomposition; ulceration
ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
military force; military strength
country; territory; domain; realm
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
east, west, south and north
power; authority; influence
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
motherland; fatherland; native country
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
sobriety; soberness; sober face
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
enhancing national prestige; expanding national influence
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to underrate; to make light of
that country; (arch.) nirvana
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance