in order to be(come)...; since it amounts to...; since it is advantageous to...
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
pride; dignity; self-respect
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
life story; personal narrative; story of one's life
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
be on your guard!; take care!
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
work; business; company; study
secluded; leaning to one side
self-defense; self-defence
one way or the other; either way
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
news; word; tidings; omen
blow; shock; strike; batting
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to; long-awaited
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
leveling up; raising the level (of); boosting; improving; improvement; rising to the next level
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
Chinese fan palm (Livistona chinensis)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
just you wait and see (as a threat)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
rolled egg; rolled omelette (omelet); fried egg; frying pan for making rolled eggs
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
to look around; to look towards (us)