to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
lolicon; (sexual) attraction to prepubescent girls; someone attracted to very young girls; lolicon; someone attracted to young or young-looking female characters
pull; patronage; tug; room to move the camera back; drawing back; pulling back
unclean; dirty; unsanitary; indecent; dirty (story, money, etc.); obscene
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
to subsist; to keep on living
consecutive victories; series of victories; winning streak
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
to stick it out (until the end)
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
hustle; working hard; doing with enthusiasm; showing eagerness; being full of vigour
last night; yesterday evening
death from excessive masturbation (internet myth)
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
pleasant sleep; good sleep; sleeping well
long work; (full-length) novel; feature-length film; long poem
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
strange incident; unusual occurrence; rare event; grave (and unexpected) incident; serious event; accident
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
previous ruler; previous lord; late lord; teacher; teach
to have come; to be here; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
another; one more; (not) quite; (not) very; lacking
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath