condition; situation; prospects
either way; in any case; one way or another
signs of defeat; negative turn of events
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
suddenly; all of a sudden
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
Shinto shrine precincts; holy precincts; sanctuary
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
to covet; to crave; to lust insatiably for; to indulge in; to devour greedily
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
before the gate; in front of the gate
luxurious and gorgeous; splendid; dazzling
to form a line; to queue up; to line up
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
investment; contribution; financing
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
ikebana; Japanese art of flower arrangement
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
banquet or reception hall
celebratory banquet; feast
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
no!; no no!; no, not at all
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
immense sum (of money); ten thousand yen
price; cost; value; worth; value