life-size; life-sized; true-to-life; faithful (depiction); realistic
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
competitive swimming; swimming race
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
impertinent; impudent; saucy; cheeky
school principal; school headmaster; school headmistress
one's long-cherished desire
has reached its limit; has reached its peak
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
a new product joining a group of other products
(another's) daughter; young lady
privately; with outsiders barred; en famille
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
sound novel; text-based adventure game with music and sound effects
AD; Anno Domini; assistant director (movie, etc.)
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
theatre-going; theater-going
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
hired thief taker (Edo-period); private detective; private secret policeman
temporary name; provisional name
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
daydream; fantasy; fancy; vision
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
impudent; shameless; brazen
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
long night (esp. of autumn)
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.