making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances; (lit.) (giving) a metal rod to an ogre
to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
characteristic quality; special character; one's function; one's duty; fief; inherited estate
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
vitality; (one's) life force
sensible; sensuous; intuitive
all (there is); as long as there is
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to look away; to turn away
to look away; to avert one's eyes
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to turn a somersault; to turn over (topsy-turvy); to turn head over heels
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
luxurious and gorgeous; magnificent
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
to detest; to abhor; to loathe
if so; in that case; in that situation
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
of all things (days, etc.)
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage