to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
all out; like hell; like crazy; desperately; (lit.) expecting to die
one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
certainly; surely; definitely
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
the (one's) best pupil; the (one's) top disciple
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
patriot devoted to the salvation of his country
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
older sister; lass; young lady
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); (in neo-Confucianism) the underlying principles of the cosmos
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to stare in wonder; to be amazed