if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
solemn; grave; impressive
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
courteous; decorous; polite
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
wave; billow; ups and downs; (something) advancing step by step; (something) surging forward inopposably; tendency
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
bad luck (result from fortune telling); evil countenance
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
relativity; relative; facing (e.g. a problem); confronting
to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; close contest; close match
sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out
smirkingly; smugly; broadly
coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting
audio feedback; acoustic feedback; howl
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
emotional strength; force of will
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
fault; defect; minor; 5-point card; short
charm; spell; curse; malediction; dharani; mantra
to raise one's head (esp. of a snake)
to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)