surname; family name; last name
to compete with; to vie for
at that time; in those days
private affairs; personal matter
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
October; tenth month of the lunar calendar
interview (e.g. for a job)
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
final word; voice of authority; authoritative pronouncement
every year; yearly; annually
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
successive generations; successive emperors
next term; next period; next version; next release
projected to win; sure to be elected; home free
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
cooperativeness; spirit of cooperation
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
strength; power; proficiency; ability
self-centeredness; selfishness; egotism; egocentricity
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)