originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
else; in addition; besides
still; even now; to this day
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
inheritance; something given or received
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
a long time ago; long ago
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
to need; to call for; to require
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to lose sight of; to miss
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; judgement (of God); referee
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
strategy meeting; council of war
participation; joining; entry
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
head; brains; intellect; understanding
war; battle; match; game; competition
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
dealt hand consisting of one 20-point card and six 1-point cards; outstanding; standing out above the rest
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
build; physique; frame; constitution
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent