allied nations; the Allies (World War I, World War II); Allied powers
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
scenery; scene; landscape
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
to have the end in sight; (lit.) to see the mountains
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
murder; homicide; manslaughter
forcibly; against one's will
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
reason of being; raison d'être; meaning of one's existence
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
consequence; outcome; result; blame
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
very likely; very probable
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
god of death; death deity; Death
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
lie; falsehood; fiction; fabrication
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion