to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
nothing to be afraid of; trivial; not amounting to much; can't do anything
to get strong; to gain strength
to do (something) before (something or someone else); to be ahead of (others, the times, etc.)
Empire (of Japan); the (Japanese) Empire; Japan
to seal (e.g. a letter); to prevent (e.g. movement); to forbid; to block (e.g. speech)
turbulent (troubled) times; turbulent war period
return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.); discipline; solidarity
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to proceed with things; to carry out; to do
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
sitting down; sitting up; sit!
deadly serious; deadly earnest
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
stubborn person; obstinate person; pig-headed person
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
stubborn person; obstinate person; stubbornness; obstinacy
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
that's the way it is; such is life
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
to get lost; to become lost; to go astray
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (vegetables, treasure, etc.); to mine (coal, ore, etc.); to top
so; therefore; and; (and) then
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
interesting; fascinating; intriguing; amusing; funny; comical
since when; from when; how long
coward; chicken; yellow-belly; sneaky person; underhanded person; dastardly person
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements
an issue being settled; a case being closed