Vocabulary

the people of all nations

thousands of lives

vast expanse

door-to-door manzai; form of comedy originally performed at people's homes by entertainers during the New Year festivities; precursor to modern day manzai

Japanese witch-hazel (Hamamelis japonica)

there is no hope

if necessary; when unavoidable

certain death

many thanks; sincere apologies

longevity

all creation; all nature; all the universe

all hindrances; all obstacles

hurrah!; long life; congratulations; full vent

sovereignty

all (present)

diversification; multifariousness

all-purpose; suiting everybody

unbroken imperial line

eternity; perpetuity

tremendous number

safe plan; infallible measure

host of soldiers; many soldiers

eternity; perpetuity

the whole world

Buddhist lantern festival

many obstacles; innumerable difficulties

at all costs; at any cost; surmounting all difficulties

ever unsuccessful candidate; persistent candidate

bedding that is never put away during the day; permanently laid-out futon

woman of perennial youth

perpetual snow

world fair; international exposition

all things

all kinds of sicknesses

many people

the lord of creation; man; mankind

one ten-thousandth

various differentiations

pedometer

many treasures