belief; faith; adherence; espousal
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to make an appearance; to show up
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
adherent; devotee; believer
to collect; to assemble; to gather
to work hard; to work diligently
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
each prefecture; all prefectures
vigilance committee; vigilante corps
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
intolerable; unbearable; tremendous; out of this world; cannot help (doing); cannot but do
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt
inspection; examination; check
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
breaking through or sneaking past a barrier
wiles; trick; artifice; lover (male) (esp. of a prostitute)
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to be betrayed; to be brought to grief (by an enemy); to be given a hard time
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
to chase; to run after; to pursue
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
street at night; making a night journey