"Historical kana usage", a prescriptive method of using kana to write Japanese. Devised in the Edo period by Keichū (契沖) and taught in schools until 1946, it aims to be etymologically faithful and reflects earlier stages of the language (Heian period and earlier).

appropriate and accurate

proactive, positive, active, constructive

palliative care

歴史的仮名遣い, 歴史的仮名遣: historical kana orthography

(military) desertion

enemy / foe

tracks

a Romanization method of Japanese, combining the 標準式 (hyōjun-shiki) and 日本式 (Nihon-shiki) styles, that was adopted in 1937 by Cabinet order and slightly modified in 1954

suitable, appropriate, fit / Alternative spelling of 嫡: direct; legitimate / Alternative spelling of 敵: enemy