to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
that is to say; so that means
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
this is why; this means; it is the case that
(social) position; status
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
really; truly; indeed; good grief
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
saint; wise and virtuous person (esp. in Confucianism); great religious teacher; refined sake
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
counter for stories, episodes of TV series, etc.
first part; first volume; prequel