(historical, government, monarchy) the Ministry of the Imperial Household

(historical, government, monarchy) the Ministry of the Imperial Household

historic, historical / already-happened, past / former, old, traditional

reflection, introspection

reflect on oneself

history / the study of history

"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).

engine, machine / body organ / organization, institute, agency, authority, establishment / facility

a target, a mark, a bullseye / an objective, an object (of doing something)

as far as ... is concerned; in terms of ...