if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
practical use; application; making good use of; conjugation; inflection
at first; in the beginning; originally
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
to resume breathing; to come around; to come back to life
sending home; repatriation; deportation
surely; certainly; no doubt; must
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
khakkhara (staff topped with metal rings traditionally carried by monks); pewter staff
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
gate guard (during the ritsuryō system); gate guardian; young forced labour (ritsuryō system)
visit to soldiers at the front (in support); gift given to soldiers on the battefield; visit to someone hard at work (in support); gift given to someone working hard (e.g. food)
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
summoning circle (esp. in fantasy fiction); magic circle
may ... be with you; may there be ...
praise; glorification; extolment
improvement (to a piece of writing or painting); revision; correction; touching up
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
plot (of a novel, play, etc.); plotting (data)
obsession; compulsive idea
reflection (of light); reflection (of society, attitudes, etc.); application (of an update, changes, etc.); taking effect
seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone
entertainment; amusement; fun
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
polishing (a piece of writing); improvement; revision; refinement
charming; fascinating; attractive
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)