beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
center; centre; metropolis
pyramid-style; pyramid-shaped
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
serious wound; serious injury
to squeeze out; to wring out
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
eldest sister; oldest sister
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
spinal fluid; gray matter; grey matter
internal organs; intestines; viscera
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
steel tower; electricity pylon; transmission tower
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
amusement; fun; brief entertainment