really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
nostrils; wings of the nose
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
(one's) older brother; foolish older brother
technical skill; ability; capacity
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
strength; power; proficiency; ability
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship
winner-takes-all (system); taking everything (esp. winnings)
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
scriptures; canon; teaching guide
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
ikebana; Japanese art of flower arrangement
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
just like; exactly like; as if; (do) just like ...; (be) virtually like ...; as if it were ...
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
direction (of a play, film, etc.); production; organization (of an event); arrangement; staging (for effect)
to be overcome with emotion
thereupon; shortly thereafter
climax; peak; zenith; apex
leaving someone behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow