to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
economic superpower; economic powerhouse
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
nectar; honey; honeydew; treacle; molasses; sorbitol (when visible as dark patches inside an apple)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to be remembered; to go down in history
appearance; figure; shape; form
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
that's the way it is; such is life
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
to have (something) innate; to be born with
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to be superfluous; to be in excess; to be more than enough
adventurous spirit; sense of adventure
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to unite; to join; to do together; to confuse with
(doing nothing but) eating and sleeping; living idly
love of drink; fondness for alcohol; person who likes to drink; drinker
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
one's common name; one's popular name; alias; house name
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
memories; recollections; reminiscence
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution