inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
murder; killing; murderer
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
sword; blade; single stroke
decision; judgment; resolution
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
soldier; combatant; warrior
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
this occasion; at this time; now
one group; one squad; group one; squad one; entire group; entire squad
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
wicked person; evil person; bad child; naughty child; bad thing; mischief
to put an end (to); to bring to an end; to close the books (on); (lit.) to put a period (at the end of a sentence)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
bright red; crimson lotus flower
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
handsome young man; Adonis
opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
genuine; authentic; true; real
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)