ancestor; forefather; originator; pioneer; grandfather
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
jewel; gem; gem (of a story, essay, etc.); accomplished work; beautiful piece
feel on the tongue (of food or drink); texture
legal; from a legal standpoint; legally speaking; de jure
foundation stone; cornerstone
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
same village; same town; same province
overturning; capsizing; overthrow (e.g. of a government)
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
perpetual youth and longevity; immortality
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
a find; windfall; bargain
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
quite a chore; not that easy; fairly difficult
being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player)
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
crown prince; Prince Shōtoku
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
biometrics; biometric authentication
to shed light; to cast light
working; in operation; running; active
favorite sword; cherished sword
contrast; antithesis; comparison
charming; fascinating; enchanting; bewitching; beguiling; captivating
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
current issues; current topics