upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer above
isolation; being alone; being friendless
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
image; figure; figure; form; image
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
eyewitness report; eyewitness information
circulation; dissemination
planned; scheduled; systematic
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
ignoring; acting as if it is nothing
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
detour; circumvention; turning movement
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
as soon as possible; at the earliest time
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
to be enlivened; to be exhilarated
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
magic sword; cursed sword
to shut in; to confine; to contain
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
bound hand and foot; hedged in (e.g. by restrictions); immobile
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
this world; this life; world of the living