perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
core; tang (of a sword, etc.); middle of a nest of boxes
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
reason; cause; circumstances
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
number one; first; best; most; game; round
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
make; workmanship; preparation
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
the West; the Occident; Western countries
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
region; limits; stage; level
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
around the world; throughout the world
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
ultimate; final; last; eventual