any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
will not do; do not; does not
than; other than; except; but
old saying; old expression; old language; ancient language; archaic word
covered in mud; mud-caked
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
is something that; is that which
destruction; annihilation; devastation; catastrophe
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
(sound of a) gunshot; (gun) report
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
danger; peril; hazard; risk
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly