the six historical styles of writing kanji: large seal, small seal, clerical, triangular-swept clerical, running, and cursive
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
triumphant return; returning in triumph
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
welcome!; nice to see you!
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent
sense of beauty; aesthetic sense
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
resuscitation; regeneration; reformation; rehabilitation; playback; regeneration (sound, etc.)
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
detestable; despicable; abhorrent
contract; compact; agreement
to carry out one's mission
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
word game; wordplay; playing with words
a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
to draw (a line); to demarcate; to mark; to plan
chief vassal; senior statesman
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
extensive; vast range; wide scope
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
to play a central role; to take a leading part
order; discipline; regularity; system; method
to establish; to formulate