to struggle for; to compete with; to vie with
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
being too late; losing one's final chance
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
to lay the foundation (for)
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to keep secret; to conceal
to be silent; to say nothing
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
hollow; mid-air; air; sky
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
one's pupil; one's student; one's follower
besides; moreover; in addition
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
please; somehow or other; one way or another
ancient time; age of the gods
beyond human understanding
to win the favour of (favor); to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior); to measure up to
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); Taoist immortal; supernatural being; (in Japan) 11th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. C)
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing
passing on by word of mouth; oral tradition
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair)
raw materials; ingredients
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life