to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
juniors dominating seniors; inferiors overthrowing their superiors; retainer supplanting his lord
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
incoherent; inconsistent; illogical; disorderly; confused; nonsensical
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
decision; settlement; definition
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
to go to; to visit; to call on
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
eagerly; earnestly; assiduously; diligently; wholeheartedly
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
winds and clouds; nature; the elements; situation; state of affairs
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
verbal message; word (from someone)
comfort; consolation; diversion
in order to do; for the purpose of doing
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
contriving (to raise funds, to find time, etc.); working out (a solution)
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
to harm; to cause harm to
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
without touching; no touching; not participating in; not being concerned by; without being involved in
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
by choice; of one's own free will; on one's own initiative; off one's own bat
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
physical condition; state of health
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel