central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses
sublimation; sublimation (of an impulse); sublimation (i.e. transforming into a purer or nobler form)
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of a restaurant)
traditional Japanese wedding ceremony (usu. at a shrine or temple)
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
dispute; controversy; debate; argument; taking issue
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
triumphant pose (assumed by an athlete, etc.)
lack of religion; irreligion; atheism
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
entrance; entering; admission; admittance
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
older sister; elder sister
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
fruition; fructification; bearing fruit; bearing fruit (of efforts, plans, etc.); coming to fruition; yielding success
to tie; to link; to connect; to correlate
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
can do nothing but ...; have no choice but to ...; there is nothing to do but ...; cannot help ...
inexpert or untrained eyes