expression; presentation; representation; notation
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
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
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 (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
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 fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
although I say; although one might say; although called
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
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)
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to tire of; to lose interest in; (arch.) to be satisfied; (arch.) to enjoy; (arch.) to do adequately
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
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 glitter; to sparkle
tail (animal); tail end; tip
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
in that manner; like that