to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
in succession; one after another
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
flour; meal; powder; heroin
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
to become vigorous; to gain force; to prosper; to thrive; to be in heat; to be in rut
rustling of leaves; rustling of grass
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
most part; greater part; majority
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
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)
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
leg trip (in sumo, judo, etc.); foothold; pedal; spanning (incl. partial start and end periods)
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
head over heels; headlong; head first
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
red flag; Red Flag (Communist Party newspaper)
bullfighting; bullfight; fighting bull
without thinking of the consequences
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction