in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (vegetables, treasure, etc.); to mine (coal, ore, etc.); to top
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
Hyogo (prefecture); armory; armoury; arsenal
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
prefecture (of Japan); county (of China, Taiwan, Norway, etc.); department (of France); province (of Italy, Spain, etc.)
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
pilgrimage; walking tour; travelling (on foot)
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
the nth ...; divisions of a kabuki performance
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
western Japan (usu. Chūbu region and westward)
Kantō (region comprising Tokyo and surrounding prefectures); Kantō (eastern half of Japan; during the feudal era)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
eastern Japan (usu. east of the Chūbu region)
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
firmly; flatly; definitely (wrong, different, etc.); absolutely; by far; far and away
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
going side-by-side; going abreast; running concurrently; occurring at the same time; keeping pace with
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
interior; inside; internal
relation; connection; relevance
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
residing; living; dwelling
weather-beaten; bleached skull
Kyūshū (southernmost of the four main islands of Japan)
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial