dark clouds; black clouds
threat; intimidation; menace
foresight; foreknowledge; intimation; premonition; prediction
big snake; (large) serpent
cloud; look of the sky; kabuki accessory representing a cloud; type of strange mist appearing in the sky, used for divination
local Shinto deity; tutelary god
to make a vow; to take an oath
imitation; fake; counterfeit; sham
rising (smoke, clouds, etc.); rolling up; billowing up
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
in succession; one by one
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
steam; vapour; vapor; steamboat; steam locomotive
rivalry (between two irreconcilable forces); conflict; strife; mutual overcoming cycle (of the five elements in Chinese philosophy; wood overcomes earth, earth overcomes water, water overcomes fire, fire overcomes metal, metal overcomes wood); excessive destructive cycle
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
electricity; (electric) light
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy); to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)
iron sand; magnetite sand
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
of course; certainly; naturally
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in (e.g. mud); to get bogged down in; to get lodged in
favourite horse; favorite horse
two legs; two feet; two pairs
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
(on) horseback; riding a horse
thoughtless; reckless; ordinary; usual; excessive; indiscriminate
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
wisdom; intelligence; sagacity
to put on armour (armor); to wear armour; to arm oneself; to wear; to cover
piling up; multiple layers