to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
as stated; verbatim; literally
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
increase; multiplication; propagation; proliferation
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
familiar spirit; familiar
amplification; magnification; amplification; making larger
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to tower extremely high; to pierce the sky; to overflow (with energy); to run high (of spirits, momentum, etc.); to surge (of a feeling)
prosperous (economic) conditions; favourable conditions; (economic) boom; thriving business; brisk market
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
introduction; bringing in; installation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.); introductory part
overall height; distance from the ground to the highest point of an object
metre (unit of length); meter; meter; gauge
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
diversion (e.g. of funds); appropriation; misappropriation; making use of (for another purpose); reuse; repurpose
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
to receive a favorable reputation; to get good reviews; to meet with a favorable reception
right under; directly below; right beneath
prizing; valuing highly; esteeming
conduction (of heat or electricity); transmission (of light or sound); conduction (of a nerve impulse)
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
section (i.e. of text); sentence; phrase; verse (of 5 or 7 mora in Japanese poetry; of 4, 5, or 7 characters in Chinese poetry); haiku; first 17 morae of a renga, etc.; maxim
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
to search for; to seek for; to look for
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
living thing; living creature; animal; life
genuine; authentic; true; pure
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
to like; to love; to be fond of