Vocabulary

layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; man of the world; the world

many years

heat-resisting

fetal movement; movements of the fetus; quickening

day that is lucky the whole day (in the traditional calendar); auspicious day

stripe; bar; streak

conversion; refunding; renewal

recipient

terminal station

duodenum

deliberation; (thoughtful) consideration

deposit and withdraw; taking in and out

going to work (e.g. in the morning); coming to work

pure literature; belles-lettres

cruiser (warship)

human trafficking; slave trade

humanism; humanitarianism

popularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect

growth (to maturity); being brought up; growing up; raising

marriage; wedding

full dress; formal dress; uniform

main temple; main building of a shrine

sacred scripture; sacred book; holy book; holy writings

voiceprint

Western person; Westerner

hydrocyanic acid; prussic acid; hydrogen cyanide

bronze

tranquility; tranquillity; calmness; serenity; quietness

soap

responsibility; liability; blame

integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor

advance guard; vanguard

exceedingly; extremely; very many; indeed

war damage; ravages of war; horrors of war

singing and dancing

leaving one's seat

thrusting down (winning technique)

Kinai (the five provinces in the immediate vicinity of Kyoto)

the present age; these days

(Western) archery