to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
branch (of a river); tributary; branch; offshoot; something not mainstream
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
to be talented; to be able
to be among the top five; to be one of the five best
my spouse (esp. used to refer to one's wife); my wife; my husband
back to back; discord; feud; opposite sides of the same coin
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
to hit; to run into; to light on; to strike into; to come against; to deadlock
sacred scripture; sacred book; holy book; writings of a sage
official document; archives
impossible; unlikely; improbable
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to make one's heart flutter
to take a lesson from (a wise person); to follow in the footsteps of; (lit.) to boil the dirt under (somebody's) fingernails and drink it (so that you may become like them)
near one's knee; (by) one's side; (at) one's hand; place under the protection (of one's parents, etc.); (under) the care (of); territory of a powerful person
annulation; ring shape; loop shape
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
do-or-die game; crucial contest
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
relief squad; rescue party
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
to blow along (in the wind); to set adrift
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
worldwide; common to the whole world; universal
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
being concentrated on one thing; devoting oneself completely to something