Vocabulary

rules; original rules

magic; sorcery; witchcraft

fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed)

end of the work day; close of business

ugly; unattractive; bad-looking

subordination; dependency

heavy labor; heavy labour; hard work

old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe

to contribute jointly

result; effect; performance; success

reserve fund

beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.)

approach run; run-up

female doctor

accident insurance

merchant ship

singing; song

ascent; uphill; upward slope

castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord

pill; lozenge; tablet

to weave

bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; real intentions

new building; annexe; annex

newcomer; new face

midwinter; dead of winter

occupation; stationing

wire

course; direction

mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable

accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band

comet

private person; individual

voice; cry; shout

outside world; physical world

principal

principal and interest

one's future; one's fate; prospects; promise

cherry blossom

ship's bottom; bilge

dairy cow; dairy cattle; milk cow; milch cow