shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
counter for buildings, roofs, tents, etc.
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
present; gift; to give a present or gift
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to curse; to cast a spell; to haunt; to cause a bad result; to bring about a negative outcome
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
curse; divine punishment; wrath (of an angry spirit)
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional