to face; to go towards; to head towards
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period); main road; highway (e.g. to success); path (to becoming ...); subdistrict (in China)
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
opposite side; opposition
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody