something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
to tower over the surroundings
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
black lustre; black luster
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
fully armed; armed to the teeth
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
diversion (action meant to attract attention away from the real objective); feint
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
rising; ascending; climbing
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
purple lightning; flash; swordflash
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
bridge (of a koto, etc.); cylinder; prism
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza