fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
to unfold; to unroll; to open
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan
neat and clean; tidy; trim
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
all you have to do is; just; that's all
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
in accordance with; according to
popular name; common name; given name
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
based on; on the basis of
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
doing whatever one pleases
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
snake; serpent; large snake
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict