eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
to take over for (someone); to stand in for; to substitute for; to replace; to take the place of (something)
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
unmistakable; unquestionable; certain; evident
dying by the roadside; dying a dog's death
revolution; 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)
binding (someone) hand and foot; being tied down (by rules, obligations, etc.)
air hole; windhole; air vent; deep cave from which cold wind blows
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
trackless; reckless; dissipated
conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)
emperor (of Japan); mikado
to be compatible (with); to be in harmony; to coexist
to slap; to strike; to spank
going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob
that's true; of course; obviously
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
distance; perspective; far and near; here and there
manned; occupied; piloted
to whiten; to grow light (esp. at dawn); to cool (of a mood); to be dampened (of enthusiasm); (arch.) to decline; (arch.) to weaken; (arch.) to lose its tone (of a musical instrument)
high place; high ground; height; broad (point of) view
flying column; detached force
a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
sliding down (a slope, mountainside); slipping down
to sell off; to sell completely
conducting oneself properly; right conduct; doing the right thing
(indoor) observation deck; observation room; observatory
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
to turn over a new leaf; to mend one's ways; to reform
hee hee hee; hi hi hi; chuckling; snickering
undressing; taking off one's clothes; stripping
military conflict; armed conflict
good luck (in battle); may fortune be with you
a drop in the bucket; a drop in the ocean; pointless exercise; waste of time; (something that is) too little, too late; (lit.) (pouring) water on a hot stone
battle formation; lineup (e.g. for a game)
raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; shortstop; short