Vocabulary

tragedy; tragic event

silkworm (Bombyx mori)

employee; servant

judicial power; jurisdiction

teacher and student

small private school (esp. for cramming)

limbs; arms and legs; body

beatitude; supreme bliss

poetic sentiment

right time; appropriate time; season's greetings

singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares

self-portrait

self-sufficiency

views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect; insight

verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words

lacquer ware; lacquerware; lacquer work; lacquerwork

old promise; old agreement; old covenant

the whole nation

borderline; boundary

robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion

gathering of haiku poets

mooring; anchorage

prison term

enlightenment; illumination

minor illness

one round; one tour; one circuit; one patrol

critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation

one sun (approx. 3 cm)

fishing with a pole

one arrow

excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem

cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)

the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac)

suspension (of a transportation service); cancellation; stoppage

firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision

guard; sentinel; garrison

ripeness; mellowness; maturity

reinforcement

presenter; speaker

relation; connection; affinity