is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
young woman strongly interested in pre-Edo history; young woman making use of speech and mannerisms of pre-industrial Japan; female history buff
common sense; general knowledge; common knowledge
ruler of the whole country; person who holds the reins of government
modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
star (actor, athlete, etc.); celebrity; star (symbol); asterisk; (celestial) star
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
the place one comes from; one's birthplace; one's hometown
the six realms (Deva realm, Asura realm, Human realm, Animal realm, Hungry Ghost realm, Naraka realm)
crossroads; crossing; intersection; street
home area; home town; local
sumo (wrestling); sumo wrestler; rikishi
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); (electric) fan
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat; home page (of a website)
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
method; way; manner; process; procedure; means
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); seeker; Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
Onigashima; island of ogres (in Japanese folklore)
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
inhuman; heinous; atrocious
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
cats and dogs (as an example of a bad relationship); (lit.) dogs and monkeys