passion; sexual desire; lust; attachment (esp. to one's family or a member of the opposite sex)
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
disciple; pupil; follower
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
wine made with grapes affected by noble rot
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
distribution network; distribution channels
Achilles tendon; calcaneal tendon; Achilles' heel; vulnerable point
(divine) revelation; divine oracle
reader (person); person who reads the cards (in karuta games); composer (of a poem)
to go (to); to make one's way (to); to visit
display and sale of new products
entrance; entering; admission; admittance
setting up specially; special installation
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
admission limit; restricted admission
sailing ship; sailing boat; sailing vessel
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
rank (of troops); file; column; formation
to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
thin dōjinshi, usually featuring adult content
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
rivalry in love; rivalry for the heart of a woman; quarrel over something trivial; storm in a teacup; quarrel between two samurai due to an (accidental) clash of sheaths while crossing paths
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
to anticipate; to foresee
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses
(horse-drawn) cart; wagon; dray
3000; three thousand; many
salesperson; shop assistant; hawker; (arch.) male prostitute
selling out; being sold out