This week's topic is: Neo-Confucianism and its effects on modern Japan
Vocabulary:
secular (adj.): not connected with religions or religious beliefs
embrace (v.): fully and willingly accept something; hug
deity (n.): a god or godlike being, especially in religions with many gods
entrenched (adj.): a belief or attitude that is firmly held (and usually difficult to change)
principle (n.): a basic idea or rule
subservient (adj.): willing to do what other people want
wages (n.): regular income, salary
virtue (n.): a moral quality that is seen as good
subject (n.): a person living in an area governed by a king/queen, or emperor/empress