to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to sob; to be choked with tears
Yom Kippur; Day of Atonement
moving; touching; stirring
light snow; light snowfall; thin layer of snow; jellied dessert made of beaten egg white, agar and sugar
plus; addition; positive (number); plus sign; positive symbol; advantage; plus
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
tolerant; big; flexible; big-hearted; accepting; open-minded
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
army of demons; demonic horde; obstacles to Buddhist practice; forces that hinder spiritual enlightenment
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
wound; injury; trauma; cut
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
sincere; honest; faithful
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
peerless; matchless; unparalleled; unrivalled; unequalled; incomparable
famous sword; excellent sword
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
peak; summit; ridge; back of a blade
famous sword; excellent sword
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance); warm, welcoming eyes
to call each other; to call out to one another
morning star; Lucifer; Phosphorus; Venus in the morning sky
master craftsman; skillful worker