in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
to face; to go towards; to head towards
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
course (of a road, moving object, etc.); way; course (of events, action, etc.); direction (e.g. an argument is heading in); reasoning; logic
to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
pregnancy; conception; gestation
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
remark; statement; discourse
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
firm; unshakeable; resolute
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
chip; microchip; chip (in poker, roulette, etc.); casino token; chip (shot); (wood) chip
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
enterprise; business; company; corporation
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to try all possible means
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
rare; exceptional; extraordinary; unique; incomparable; unparalleled
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to melt (steel, etc.); to liquefy; to soften; to melt (one's heart); to disarm
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion