to play a leading role; to play a central part
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
material; substance; matter
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
circulation; rotation; cycle; loop
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell
slightest connection; slender connection; sliver (e.g. of hope); one thread
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea
long ago; a long time ago; already
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
belonging; ascription; attribution; reversion; return; restoration
instead; but (on the other hand)
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
financial support; funding; support fund; subvention
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
generation; lifetime; age
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
one's native country; land of one's birth
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
to be enchanted; to be charmed
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
(political) power; authority; influence
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)