lex talionis; the law of talion; an eye for an eye
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
suffix for familiar person
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
in one's own way or style
to gain a reputation; to make oneself famous
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
as far as ... is concerned; so far as ... can tell
important person; strategic person; key figure
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
for example; for instance; e.g.
Paloh (Malaysia); Paro (Bhutan)
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
prime minister; premier; chancellor
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
in that way; thus; so; so?
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
intelligence; intellect; brains
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
myself; yourself; I; me; you
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
tactician; strategist; schemer; maneuverer
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine