mythical emperor / to inform quickly / an urgent communication

country, nation, nation-state

love, especially romantic love / longing, yearning

a trap or snare that works by beheading the bird or beast caught in it

Kyūjitai form of 王国 (“kingdom”)

kingdom (realm ruled by a king and/or queen) / (figuratively): kingdom (realm or conceptual space where something is dominant)

republic (country)

Kyūjitai form of 共和国: republic (country)

sculpt / engrave / carve

antiquated, old-fashioned