to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
power; might; authority; influence
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to tan (i.e. suntan); to burn
geothermal energy; terrestrial heat
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
criminal; lawbreaker; wrongdoer; offender
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to draw around (e.g. a curtain); to drag around; to take (someone) around; to parade around; to order about; to lead
to put to shame; to humiliate; to disgrace; to rape; to assault; to violate
to tower over the surroundings
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
like this; in this way; as you see
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
grave; solemn; serious; harsh (e.g. truth); hard; strict
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
military officer; naval officer
to raise one's voice; to shout
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
sound of the wind; voice of the wind
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)