front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
literary woman; talented woman
to become experienced (after many years of practice)
praise; glorification; extolment
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
bad luck; bad fortune; evil; wickedness
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
training; drill; practice; discipline
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
index; indices; indicator
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
Matsuyama (city in Ehime)
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to have a narrow escape from death
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum); Japanese Judas tree
beach; seashore; captured pieces (in the game of go); captured stones; Yokohama; (arch.) riverbank
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
various; diverse; divergent; each according to one's own wishes
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
piece; fragment; one (object)
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless