Vocabulary

established theory; accepted opinion; accepted explanation

imperialism

conformity; compatibility; adaptability; congruity; congruence

iron plate; steel plate

changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)

resale

chit; slip; ticket; voucher

palace; hall

crossing; passage; transit

each (every) time; whenever

courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts

east entrance; east exit

stealing; theft

pipe; tube; cylinder

both armies

consulate

boundary

contour; outline; silhouette

base; bag; sack

regiment

labour movement; labor movement

Japanese clothes

gold (colour, color)

bowstring

duplication; repetition; overlapping; redundancy; restoration

human nature; human heart; human spirit; kindness; sympathy

humanity; civilization; civilisation; culture

(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze

waterfowl; water bird; shorebird

western direction

kite

heavenly god; heavenly gods

island country

inland sea; inlet; gulf; bay

unofficial announcement; private notice; informal notification

beginning of the year

lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan

installment; instalment; premium; bill

cost price; purchase price; cost

good luck; fortune