chimera (mythological); chimaera
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
a little bit; a little while
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
last night; yesterday evening
Interpol notice (circulation)
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
dusk; twilight; twilight years; melancholia; melancholic nostalgia
act of terror; terrorist attack
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
way of speaking; intimation
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
police; police officer; police station
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
such; like that; that sort of; very
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
in the same way as; just like
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...