-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as ...; expresses a command; (arch.) to be; (arch.) indicates completion or continuation of an action
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
fullness; completeness; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
to pass by; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it; to go too far
important person; strategic person; key figure
talk (of the town); rumour; rumor; gossip
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
first place; first rank; units position (of a number)
interference; intervention; meddling
to affect; to impact; to influence
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
enumeration; citation; listing
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
in the same way as; just like
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
sentence; composition; text; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; statement
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through
doubting; questioning; being skeptical (of)
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
evil destiny or connection; unfortunate love
related (by blood); blood-related; of the same blood
to press forward; to forge ahead; to push on
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
to be by far the best; to be much better; to excel; to be exceptional; to be prominent; to be outstanding
to live through; to survive
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
to abandon; to throw away; to discard; to forsake
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)