to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
to slide into; to slip into
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
national border; provincial border
ordinary; run-of-the-mill; usual
on the occasion of; at the time of
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
national emblem; (national) coat of arms
thoroughness; completeness; consistency; thorough enforcement; seeing to it that a policy, etc. is carried out without exception
older brother and younger sister
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
muffler; scarf; comforter; muffler (for a vehicle exhaust); silencer
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
inspection; examination; check
passage (of people, traffic); passing; common usage
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
emperor (of Japan); mikado
provincial dialect; local accent
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
major premise (in a syllogism); important condition; basic premise; something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued
high street; town centre (center)
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
along the road; at the side of the road