to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
straight-laced person; stubborn person
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
war; battle; match; game; competition
being a match for thousands; being a mighty warrior (combatant)
(arch.) to be; (arch.) to be (location); sum of money
largest ever; biggest; record
assistance; backing; reinforcements
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
bold move (in sumo, judo, etc.); daring move; powerful technique
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to look around; to survey
taking no notice; ignoring; not even looking at
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
snakelike; snaky; serpentine
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
to take hold of; to possess; to haunt
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
immortal; undying; indestructible
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
experimental; provisional
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
hellfire; flames of hell; raging fire; large fire; fire that consumes an evildoer
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
crushing (into pieces); smashing; cracking; breaking up
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)