to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
original author (of a work)
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to carry out one's mission
to succeed in doing; to manage to do; to finish doing
omission; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
moving from place to place; being passed around repeatedly; rolling about
to come; to go; to participate; to perform Zen meditation
(not) much; (not) very; (arch.) like this; (arch.) as a rule
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
voice; speech; sound of a voice; sound (e.g. of a TV)
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
indispensable; essential; necessary
ban (e.g. on smoking); prohibition
adult striped mullet; in the end; after all is said and done
prayer (for something); supplication
Genji and Heike clans; two opposing sides
principal object of worship at a temple (usu. a buddha or bodhisattva); principal image; idol; the man himself; the person at the heart of the matter
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
unfortunately; unluckily; regrettably
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight