立

erection of a pillar by sinking it directly into the ground

crest (of a helmet); plume; pompom

figurehead

state university

public library

to stand; to send (off)

thorough discussion; careful consideration; rigorous investigation

to save face

to draft a proposal

to revive (e.g. a company); to boost (e.g. morale)

state-run (i.e. established and managed by a state in a federal system)

religious opposition; religious conflict; religious antagonism

triangular position; three-cornered contest

to be incompatible; to be contradictory

grove in summer

to enthrone a king

to be sharp; to be rough

internal strife; internal struggle

neutralism

to cut; to slash; to slay all

to become the head (of a group, organization, etc.); to rise to the top

vase

Buddhism

vase for floral offerings

semi-independent

extemporary; improvised; extemporaneous

market day