prologue; prolog; Prolog (Programming in Logic)
another world (esp. in fiction); otherworld; parallel universe; different-dimension world; isekai
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
while; during; while; although; all; both
rosary; string of prayer beads
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
at (place, time); in; to (direction, state); toward; for (purpose); because of (reason); for
even more; still more; further
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
admiration; wonder; astonishment
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
how; in what way; how about