the other day; a few days ago
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
regret; repentance; remorse
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
deep-seated grudge; hatred
root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to shake; to sway; to waver
your native country; your hometown; my home country (i.e. Japan); countryside; country; (arch.) daimyo's territory (Edo period)
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
battlefield; battleground
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
how many months?; how long?
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
all people; everybody; ten thousand people
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
revengeful ghost; apparition
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to happen to meet; to come across
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste