to kill; to choke the life out of
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
way; method; means; resource; course
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
ability; capability; skill
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
direct descent; direct line
overcoat; exceeding; going over; exaggerated; over the top; over par
beginning; clue; starting point
curiosity; rare item; rarity; rare opportunity which could be beneficial
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
unmarried; not yet married
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
power of the state; government authority
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
settlement; solution; resolution
prompt; immediate; in real time
secretly (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); in secret; from the sidelines; at a distance
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
tremendous strength; (lit.) strength of a hundred people
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
to get out of bed; to show a leg
accepting an order; receiving an order; orders received
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
in terms of; from the point of view of