to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
Echigoya; Echigoya (nefarious businessman; stock character in period dramas)
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
even more; still more; one step; one rung; one paragraph; one passage
unit; (small) group (esp. in music or entertainment); band
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa); empress tree; foxglove tree
plain wood; unfinished woodwork
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
unpacking (esp. after moving house)
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; judgement (of God); referee
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
countries; (various) nations
area; region; district; locality
revision; amendment; alteration
always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
artificial intelligence; AI
assistance; help; assist (final pass or cross before a goal)
trial; judgement; judgment
artificial intelligence; AI
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
box made of paulownia wood; paulownia box
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
another thing; exception; special case
pearl; purl (knitting stitch)
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
on countless occasions; many a time
experiment; experimentation
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
progress; advance; improvement; development
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
mixed (e.g. team, chorus)