to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
such ... as; or some such
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
guidance; leadership; leading the way
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
second basement level; subbasement
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
beyond that point; after that
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
lower layer; layer beneath; lower strata (classes)
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in