reader (person); person who reads the cards (in karuta games); composer (of a poem)
first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to lure someone; to entice someone
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
going around; patrol; round; tour
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
without permission; without notice
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
pregnancy; conception; gestation
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to state; to express; to mention
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
covering; protection; backing; relief
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to increase; to add to; to augment
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
perfect; complete; flawless