immortality; eternal life; undeath; undead
emperor (of Japan); mikado
tough guy; wild one; veteran (in a particular field); expert; person of surprising audacity; someone with a lot of nerve
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
(stroke of) luck; (unexpected) good fortune; godsend; windfall
bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife
senior leadership; senior leader; upper echelon (of power); top-ranking officer
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
delicate technique (in sumo, judo, etc.); little trick; subtle maneuver
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
middle-distance (races); intermediate-range (missile)
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to burst open; to pop; to split
wave; billow; ups and downs; (something) advancing step by step; (something) surging forward inopposably; tendency
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
empty gun; gun loaded with blanks; firing a blank
to be gouged; to be hollowed; to become hollow
to visit and comfort or console; to go to see (e.g. someone in hospital); to ask after (e.g. someone's health); to attack; to hit; to strike
calamity; disaster; misfortune
hollow; mid-air; air; sky
water and the Moon; the Moon reflected on the water; solar plexus (as a pressure point in martial arts)
in company; among people; philtrum
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth
(arch.) Chinese bamboo; (arch.) bamboo imported from China (often used to make flutes); descending vertical sword attack (in kendo, etc.)
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
third stage; three stages; third dan (in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
light; easy; non-serious; minor
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
class of demons; demonic race; family of demons
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)
to be perturbed; to be agitated
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion