Vocabulary

kanji; Chinese character

management; managerial position; administrative post; person in a managerial position

judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal

mistake; error; blunder

one person; one member

temporary; transitory; short-lived

one line; (a) single line

one shot; one charge; one explosion

one vote; one ballot

uniform; even; across-the-board; equal

first-class; first-rate; top-flight; top-ranking; leading; eminent

first base

mark; sign

beverage; drink

right wing

fate; destiny; lot

hero; heroine; great person

depreciation of the yen; weak yen

coast; shore

smoke; fumes

bank; coast; shore

desk

established; existing; accomplished; accepted; completed

opportunity; chance; good time (to do)

return; coming back

return (home); repatriation

description; account

memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary

crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift

technique; art; skill; move

smoking (tobacco)

slaughter; massacre

a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it has been a while

suspension of business; temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.); shutdown; holiday

Imperial Household Agency

investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts); finding out the facts; bringing (a matter) to light; inquiring into

together; jointly

communism

strong; intense; severe

lesson; precept; teachings; moral