very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
than; from; out of; except; but; more
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
please; somehow or other; one way or another
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
messenger; envoy; emissary
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
impassioned speech; fervent speech
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
military personnel; soldier
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
sincere; honest; faithful
to keep away; to keep at a distance
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
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)
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
while; even though; despite
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently