lightning strike; thunderbolt; bolt of lightning; to strike (lightning); to be struck by lightning
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
memory; ability to remember
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
than; from; out of; except; but; more
time; hour; period; class
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
in comparison to; rather than
taking a commemorative photo
taking a picture or video of oneself (esp. with a smartphone camera); selfie; video selfie; self-taken picture
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
H; h; indecent; lewd; (having) sex; nth year in the Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
Shōtoku Taishi (574CE-627CE); Prince Shōtoku
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
for your information; I'm telling you
Heijō-kyō (ancient name of Nara)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time