essential; important; crucial; vital; main
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to have no chance (of succeeding)
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
I see; that's right; indeed
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
power; might; authority; influence
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
difference; variation; difference
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
one day; (on) a certain day
to sniff out; to get wind of
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
maid; helper; help; assistance
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
participation; joining; entry; adherence
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
matter to be checked or investigated
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)