(ancient) Japan; Yamato (former province located in present-day Nara Prefecture)
Lord; Highness; (arch.) you
white; striped mullet fry (Mugil cephalus); speech; one's lines; white dragon tile; winning hand with a pung (or kong) of white dragon tiles; (arch.) white person
to gain on (someone); to run (someone) close
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
individual concrete phenomenon (as opposed to a general principle)
indomitably; undauntedly; resolutely; determinedly
this way; here; the person in question; he; since (a time in the past); prior to (a time in the future)
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
one (esp. of two); the other; one way; on the other hand
to be indicated as the winner of a bout by the raising of the referee's fan; to be declared the winner
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
hey; hello; wow; oh; oomph; heave-ho
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
preparing to flee; being ready to run away
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
being concerned about or mindful of
assault; outrage; act of violence; rape; sexual assault
scandal; deplorable event
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to become keen on; to get passionate about
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
in the event that it did not (or does not) exist; without
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
call; summons; convening; convocation
both people; two people; two directions; both directions