Meanings

reply (epistolary)

young nobleman

your country

noble birth

royalty and titled nobility

uncle (older than one's parent)

wholesale (wholesaler) in precious metals

noble birth

precious life

class size of bonsai trees (25-35cm)

era at the end of 1970s dominated by grand champion Wajima and ozeki Takanohana

era at the end of 1970s dominated by grand champion Wajima and ozeki Takanohana

era during mid-1990s dominated by grand champions Akebono and Takanohana II

era during mid-1990s dominated by grand champions Akebono and Takanohana II

letter, etc. from another party

gentlemen of (high) eminence

riches and honors are as fleeting as floating clouds

wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor

you

high and low class