pointing out; identification
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
large stone; boulder; dragon; long group of connected stones spanning a wide area
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
storytelling (of war chronicles, revenge tales, etc.) with highly dramatic delivery; story
company; firm; (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.; incorporated body
light novel; young-adult fiction novel, typically illustrated in a manga art style
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
main text; original text; this book; this volume
attaching (documents, etc.); appending; affixing
postcard; memo; note; card
at; in; at; when; by; with
questionnaire; survey; poll
being carried out; being put into practice; in operation
outline; summary; argument
characteristic (of); peculiar (to); inherent (in); eigen-
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
one day; (on) a certain day
all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
communication skills; communication ability
pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment
application; request; petition
permission; approval; authorization; license
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away