to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
to break the record; to break a record
centre of attention; center of attention
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
shortage of capital; lack of funds; cash flow problem
star player; star athlete
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
conquest; domination; mastery
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse; very strong player; very strong team
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
next; secondly; subsequently
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
axis; pivot; central figure; key man
legend; folklore; legend (e.g. on a map); usage guide; (living) legend; icon
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
(listed in) no particular order; arbitrary order; random order
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
falsehood and truth; fiction and fact
car accident; automobile accident
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
the press; (in the) newspapers
nationwide; countrywide; national; throughout the country
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
Jack Dunn (figure skater)
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing