heavenly god; heavenly gods; spirit of Sugawara no Michizane; Tenmangu shrine (dedicated to Michizane's spirit); pit of a dried plum; dried plum; tenjin hairstyle
rehabilitation; reinstatement; restoration of rights
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
pie in the sky; castles in the air; (lit.) drawing of a rice cake
first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial
correction; rectification; mending; repair
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
counting one's chickens before they've hatched; (lit.) counting raccoon dog skins before they have been caught
protector (e.g. chest); guard
leg guards; shin guards; shin pads
fine day; clear day; formal occasion
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
Chinese flowering ash (Fraxinus lanuginosa form. serrata)
hiding at all costs; desperate cover-up; doing one's best to keep (something) secret
conscription; (military) draft; (compulsory) enlistment
to ask for trouble; to dig your own grave; to cut your own throat
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
tingling; stinging; pungently
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
aeroplane; airplane; aircraft
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
to launch a surprise attack
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
to waive one's right; to waive a right
compared to our company's products (a phrase often used in advertising when comparing old and new products); in this company's comparison; as I see it; by my estimate
majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago