inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
leading person; foremost figure
second; number two; runner-up
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
particular; hard to please; fussy
final; eventual; ultimate
serious; severe; grave; acute
pasturing; letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
(sense of) taste; counter for food, drink, medicine, etc.
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
honour; honor; glory; privilege
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
favourite child; favourite student; apple of one's eye
intention; idea; inclination; wish
the government; Administration
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
knowing; (an) acquaintance
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; different name; other name
Sanuki (former province located in present-day Kagawa Prefecture)
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
genuine article; real thing; real deal
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
well-known; noted; celebrated
favorite sword; cherished sword
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
wearing a sword; sword one is wearing
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive