anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
ultimate; final; last; eventual
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen; to come about
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
that; the matter in question
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
highish; somewhat high; on the high side; somewhat expensive; comparatively expensive; on the expensive side
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; (arch.) deftly finishing up; (arch.) putting on the final touches
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
don't you think?; indicates question
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
split among friends; falling out; internal discord
company; lot; people; troupe; company (of musicians)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryō period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
all right; very well; okay; I got it
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably