suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
proficient; skillful; patience; perseverance; fortitude
to flatter; to play up to; to fawn on; to pander to; to cater to
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
antique; historical object; pre-Meiji period drama; period piece
true friend; close friend
invisible; unseen; vague; mysterious; imaginary
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
the northeastern (unlucky) direction; person or thing to be avoided; (lit.) the demon's gate; weak point; Achilles' heel
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
major; large; the Major Leagues; Major League Baseball; major (key, scale, etc.); (oil) major
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
creation of heaven and earth
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
ignorance; (lack of) enlightenment or civilization (civilisation); unenlightened; uncivilized; uncivilised
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
servant; manservant; menial
miraculous; wonder-working; magical
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
(metal) bar; (wooden) rolling pin
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)
rich; wealthy; affluent; rich (flavour)
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to show one's affection; to express one's love
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (e.g. light); convergence
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone