Vocabulary

written work (esp. a bound text, as opposed to a scroll)

miscellaneous knowledge

landslide

removing a name

military discharge

intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork

rising tide; incoming tide; flood tide

ancient times (e.g. Heian and Nara periods in Japan); remote ages; early history

one's superior; higher-up; boss; senior

to set out; to set sail

evergreen

reason

defend and maintain; support; protection

warring nations; belligerents

public servant

no problem; it doesn't matter

bone

noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright

fortitude; firmness of character; sturdiness; inner strength; hardihood

national characteristics

(unrefined) brown sugar; muscovado

milling; grinding into flour

west-southwest

pale; pallid

Stone Age

initiative; prior consideration

former years; formerly; a few years ago

wash basin; wash bowl (incl. portable bowl in a public bath)

refinement; polish

to soak (into); to permeate; to seep (in); to penetrate; to pierce

submarine voyage; underwater navigation

previous generation; former ages

forelock; bangs; fringe / bangs

person in charge

to lose an easy game; to suffer an unexpected defeat

back of the hand

red seal

race; tribe; ethnic group

liquor smell

beginning and end; from beginning to end