preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
contrivance; bit of fiddling; little ingenuity; bit more (e.g. food)
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
ancient civilization; ancient civilisation
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
splendour; splendor; pompousness; magnificence
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
to encamp; to take up positions
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
special ward; special economic zone (China); special administrative region of China (e.g. Hong Kong)
area under direct control (of the shogun)
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
special economic zone (China)
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort