century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
(complete) destruction; annihilation; devastation
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
perfect; complete; flawless
for the first time in one's life
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
master; teacher; stable master
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to become better; to improve
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
oracle; revelation; divine message
to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
knock on wood; touch wood; heaven forbid; God help me; absit omen!
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
to become familiar (to one's ears)
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
close to; directly (e.g. staring); suddenly (e.g. stopping)