road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to set aside one's interests
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
that; the matter in question
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to throw away; to abandon; to give up; to relinquish; to lay down (one's life)
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
to have a drink; to grab a drink
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
rising; ascending; climbing
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; taking something in without fully understanding it; accepting without reservation; accepting something as-is
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
to bite and tear; to bite a hole in
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
interruption (e.g. of a conversation)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
along the way; along the road
such; like that; that sort of; very
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly