to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
end; close; conclusion; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
good luck; fortune; happiness; harvest; yield
young and energetic; up-and-coming; new and excellent; newly produced; up-and-comer
to graduate from a university
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
comfort women brothel (during World War II); military brothel
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
unshakeable (e.g. belief); invincible; steadfastness; firmness; unwavering (e.g. support); absolutely secure
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
although I say; although one might say; although called
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
one's later years; final years (in life)
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
the same age; same period
wide; extensive; comprehensive; far-reaching; widespread
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
fool; nitwit; The Fool (Tarot card)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
spiritual life; inner life; mental life
(not) in the slightest; (not) at all
far beyond one's power; not at all equal; no match for
hearth; fireplace; furnace; kiln
main or important road; influential or important position; the authorities
job; work; duties; trade; skill