Vocabulary

japanning (lacquer)

relief; aid; assistance; rescue

purse; money bag; wallet

even if ...; even supposing that ...

misconception; wrong idea

prevention; preclusion

child soldier

ugly and filthy

now; the present time; the present era

village

destroying a fish's spinal cord (to keep the flesh fresh)

only extant copy; only existing copy

destiny of the emperor; prosperity of the imperial throne

monarchical sovereignty

brushwood and firewood

Bupleurum root; Radix Bupleuri

brushwood door; brushwood gate

leadership; guidance

sentry post; guard post

space bar

principal agent (in a medicine)

belonging to the citizenry; residing in the people

apostrophe (figure of speech)

single use; single dose; one-off use

ultrapure water; UPW

to dust (shelves, etc.); to use a duster

Allen wrench; Allen key; hex key

power loading; weight per horsepower

unable to stay healthy; ruining one's health; exceeding the limits of one's body

diaper changing station; nappy changing stand

any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer

to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)

objective; purport; intent

absolute beauty; classical beauty

frost and dew

stripping (of clothes, office, etc.); deprivation

school grounds

stock keeping; raising livestock

reflection; reexamination; contemplation

intent; purpose; aim