to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
in contrast to (one's, its) appearance
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
ridge on the side of a sword blade; ridged pattern
fall; tumble; spill; degradation; comedown; demotion
in the meantime; meanwhile
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to be moreish; to have a quality that encourages you to eat (drink) more of them after; to have lingering effects
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
to fray one's nerves; to wear out one's nerves; to frazzle one's nerves; to be a nervous wreck
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
to keep an eye on; to take care of
to figure out; to get an idea
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
Imperial Palace (esp. from 1888 to 1946)
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
to turn pale; to lose color; to lose colour
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
remote region; frontier (district); border(land)
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
all over the country; everywhere in the country; throughout the nation
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
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
sacred place; holy ground; the Holy Land; real-life location used as a setting in a novel, film, anime, etc.
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
administration of justice
center; centre; metropolis
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
reverse movement; retrogression; going backwards; retrogradation; retrogression
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then