dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
raging flames; roaring flames; raging fire
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
Tuesday; fire (second of the five elements)
to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to be promoted
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
violence; vehemence; fury; fervour; fervor; severity
grand; magnificent; majestic; great; sublime
catching fire; fire spreading
last chapter (book, etc.)
brilliant; bright; glorious
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
translation into Japanese
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
piece (e.g. poetry); poem; essay; book; story
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
contrast; antithesis; comparison
striking; remarkable; considerable
to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
together with; same; both; all; including ...
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
present day; modern times; recent times; early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)
man of letters; literary man
ministry; department; province (of China); saving; conserving
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
solely; entirely; only; sharing; together
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
being apt to; being liable to; being inclined to
person of letters; literary person
(written) work; book; (written) by; clearness; obviousness
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
messenger; police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
post horse; mounted courier; express messenger on horseback; fast horse; swift horse
fourth rank; fourth class; fourth sign of the Chinese calendar; Denmark
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...