to approach; to draw near
this occasion; at this time; now
deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
expression; representation; description; representation (of a group)
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to publish a book; to put out a book
big hit; smash hit; popular item (e.g. movie, music)
exhilarated; all smiles; tickled pink; pleased as punch
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
possessed of a strong sense of duty
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
race; tribe; species; genus; stellar population (i.e. population I, II and III)
native Japanese reading of a Chinese character; precept; lesson; one's teachings
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
emperor (of Japan); mikado
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
although I say; although one might say; although called
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
about; on; regarding; per; for every
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to be satisfied; to be sated; to be satiated
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
supremacy (over a nation); hegemony; domination; championship; victory
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip