to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
to pass (of time); to elapse
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
beginning; outset; first; onset
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
remote past; far ago; time immemorial
incident; affair; happening; event
results; record; grades; marks
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
tension; mental strain; nervousness
participation; joining; entry; adherence
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
no!; no no!; no, not at all
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
emperor (of Japan); mikado
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
pride; boast; credit (to)
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move