Vocabulary

benevolence; goodness

blade; sword

bloodshed

lancet

rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter

rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse

dunce; blockhead

sudden peal of thunder; thunderclap

war drum

visit to soldiers at the front (in support); gift given to soldiers on the battefield

taking command of a corps in a battle; command exercised by the leader of a group

pickling in vinegar; vinegar pickles

sweet-and-sour pork (oft. with vegetables)

library clerk; librarian

drawing; draftsmanship; draughtsmanship; projection

kitchen

miniature shrine with double doors (used to store important Buddhist items such as sutras, etc.)

stairwell; atrium

playing (a wind instrument); blowing

wind instrument orchestra; wind band; brass band

dubbed version (of a film, etc.)

drooping ears (of grain)

sauce (esp. soy or mirin-based dipping sauce)

pendant

being pendent; hanging down

information; instruction

instruction; teaching; explanation

plummet; plumb line

perpendicular line

vertical tabulation; VT

perpendicular line; vertical line

hair tied behind and hanging down; long flowing hair

setting an example

rafter

weeping willow

avid desire; craving; thirst; envy

manifested form (of a Buddha or Shinto deity to save people); temporary manifestation

selected bibliography

propeller

promoter; instigator; driving force; pioneer; leader