one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
and yet; though; when; in spite of
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
solitude; loneliness; isolation
Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
to say; to tell; to state; to do
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
to pass (of time); to elapse
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
printout; (computer) printing
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
(Buddhist) lecture meeting; religious association; mutual assistance association (i.e. for financial assistance)
Ise pilgrimage; pilgrimage to the Ise Grand Shrine; Ise pilgrim
Mount Fuji; Mt. Fuji; Fujiyama; Fuji-san
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)