more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
flowering; blooming; blossoming; flowering (of a civilization, talent, etc.); blossoming; blooming
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
demon-infested place; ominous place; mysterious, unfrequented area; den of iniquity
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
fine crystal; clear glass; mirror found in hell in Enma's chamber that allows people to see their good and bad deeds
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
although I say; although one might say; although called
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake
low-ranking prison guard; hell's tormenting devils
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
sexy; popular; well-liked
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
change to ...; becoming ...; making into ...; -ization; -ification
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
... years old; age (of) ...
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
cunning (acquired with age); astute; crafty; sly; wily
grandfather; male senior-citizen