piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
beginning; outset; first; onset
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
invincible; ever-victorious; unconquerable; unbeaten
appearance; look; aspect; strong spirit; mettle
to surround; to crowd around
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; question mark
wooden watchtower; battlefield watchtower
bamboo steamer; steaming basket; wooden frame holder with reed base used to steam food over a pot; soba served on a small wickerwork tray; wickerwork tray (for serving soba)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
inner citadel; core; center; centre
chief; main; principal; major
invisibly; secretly; privately
ascent; climbing; up-train; train heading toward the starting point of its route; upbound (esp. toward Tokyo); upstream
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
north of a lake; north of Lake Biwa
line (of text); row; carya (austerities); samskara (formations); semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
existence; possession; having; limited company
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)