theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
reaching; attaining; arrival
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
humanity; civilization; civilisation; culture
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
land leech (Haemadipsa zeylanica japonica)
temporary manifestation of a Buddha (or bodhisattva, etc.) in the form of a Shinto kami
thirteen; 13; king (playing card)
travelling alone; solitary journey
to concern; to be related
palanquin bearer; coolie; wandering robber
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
northern country; northern provinces; northern regions; northland
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
high rice field; very fertile rice field
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
bodhisattva; one who has reached enlightenment but vows to save all beings before becoming a buddha; High Monk (title bestowed by the imperial court); title bestowed to Shinto kami in manifestation theory
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
peak; summit; ridge; back of a blade
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
national sport (e.g. sumo)
skating (esp. ice); skate; skates