Vocabulary

prominent or high post

to re-examine; to review; to recheck

horse training or breaking

rice with minced sea bream (tai)

ripe persimmon

training; education; cultivation

sincerity; faithfulness

devoutness; devotion

melting point

disgraceful (scandalous) conduct; shameful behavior; shameful behaviour

meal set before one

bride

grounds; foundation; authority

informal talk given (as by a politician, etc.) aboard a train

small car dealership; auto repair shop selling cars

drop-off area; drive-up entrance; porte cochere

comic (satirical) tanka

empress; queen

Empire (of Japan); the (Japanese) Empire; Japan

imperial grandchild or descendant

advertising section; classified ads; advertisement column; advertising space

striking on the side; side blow

new translation

pro-American

last day; final day

distant seas

fasting

lonely (isolated) island

superb view; picturesque scenery

nothing; nil; naught; nought

seasonal court banquet

melody; intonation

end of the year or season; year end

rhythm

purification through fasting and abstinence

Bachelor of Arts; BA; B.A.

faculty of letters; college of letters; school of humanities

literary talent

clothing (e.g. kimono) decorated with one's family crest

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