formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
something like ...; something called ...
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to win fame; to be widely-known; to be well known; to make a name for oneself
if so; in that case; in that situation
do-or-die game; crucial contest
sincere; honest; faithful
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
ignorant of the ways of the world
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
to collect; to assemble; to gather
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
attaching the polite suffix "-san" to somebody's name
to be needed; to be wanted
along the road; along the way
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by