to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
having spirit; (being) staunch; having backbone
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
ostentation; show; affectation
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
dictatorship; despotism; autocracy; running (a company, etc.) despotically
having an ancient and honorable origin; of good lineage; of noble birth
low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
to search for; to seek for; to look for
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
planet; dark horse; surprise contender
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
buying a book, magazine because of its cover
record of war; war chronicle; commentaries of war; military history
legendary beast; magical beast
soldier; combatant; warrior
tabletop role-playing game; TTRPG; TRPG
familiar spirit; familiar
licking; lapping up; (eating up) quickly; gobbling up
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; trivial (e.g. scheme); transparent; trifling (e.g. matter)
style (of a work, author, artist, etc.); characteristics
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
current obsession; current kick; personal obsession
Legend of the Galactic Heroes (series of science fiction novels by Yoshiki Tanaka)
quest (esp. in role-playing games)
United Kingdom; Britain; English (language)
legend; tradition; biography; life; method; way
complete set (of volumes); every volume; whole volume; whole film; whole reel
buying a large amount (esp. of collectible items aimed at children, e.g. manga)
stage actor; stage actress
decrease; reduction; decline
workshop; studio; atelier
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
oil money; petromoney; income from sale of oil