sinicization

China, as opposed to Japan and other islands / mainland China

China proper

state of emergency (governmental decree)

is the best among (others)

"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).

revisionism

(collective, chiefly attributive) Japan and China

the daytime, during the day / noon, midday

an age category for differentiating entrance fees, for ages higher than 小人 and lower than 大人. / go-between, mediator