to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
to look old; to become musty; to wear out
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
(saying) with one voice; unanimously; in chorus; in unison; as one
hijiki (dark edible seaweed usu. sold in dried black strips; Hizikia fusiformis)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to joke around; to do and say ridiculous things
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
reading aloud; recitation
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
discovery; detection; finding
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
the first and second; a few
immortality; eternal life; undeath; undead
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
charm; incantation; spell; curse
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
extermination (e.g. of pests, demons, bandits); elimination; making someone renounce worldly desires in order to concentrate on Buddha's teachings; curing illness
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
if it is the case that ...