sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)
both (people); the two of them
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
along; parallel to; in accordance with
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
method of attack; place of attack
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
earth, water, fire, and wind (the four elements)
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
element; chemical element; (classical) element (e.g. earth, water, air, fire); (arch.) origin; (arch.) source
model; prototype; archetype; (sewing) pattern
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
material; substance; matter
the way in which something came about; origin; structure; organization; the way something is constructed
root; source; origin; cause
Tuesday; fire (second of the five elements)
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips