to become inverted; to become reversed
wickedness; evil; calamity; disaster
route (bus, train, air, etc.); line; line (taken by a group, organization, etc.); policy; course
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
opening of the whole (railway line)
running through; traversal
railroad operating over private tracks
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
to drive into; to ride into; to extend (a railway line, bus route, etc.) into; to link (a railway line) with; to join up with (a separate line)
reason; significance; cause; piece of information that one has heard; I hear that ...; it is said that ...
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
southern part; the south (of a region)
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
agricultural community; farm village; rural
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
prize money; monetary award; reward
drop (e.g. of water); drip
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
young man; young woman; young people; young employee; young manservant; young follower
eagerly; earnestly; ardently
to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
complete ignorance (usu. in reference to feigning); lack of knowledge
to enliven; to liven up; to cause a stir in (e.g. the newspapers); to make prosperous
itinerary; travel plans; distance (of a trip); journey
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate