what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
a little; a bit; slightly
person who is ...; thing that is ...
prohibition; inhibition; ban
dissidents; troublemakers; disturbing elements
maid; helper; help; assistance
personal grudge; personal enmity
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
to slip into (a place) for the purposes of having sex (e.g. a lover's house, hotel, red light district); to shack up with; to shut oneself away at home (due to lack of money)
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded
to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to bewitch; to confuse; to enchant; to delude
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc., esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
audience (with someone of high standing)
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
absolute obedience; complete submission
don't you think?; indicates question
friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy; kindness; goodwill
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
daimyo (Japanese feudal lord)
to cut off the head of a sleeping person; to assassinate someone while they sleep; to catch someone off their guard by setting traps
what's that?; what the ...
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
marked person (by the police, etc.); person to be watched; person considered dangerous; person on a watchlist
region; limits; stage; level
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)