to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to get goosebumps; to be deeply moved (so that one gets goosebumps); to get chills; to feel shivers
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
trick; plot device; mystery-fiction trope
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to draw a bow; to oppose; to defy; to disobey one's superiors
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
to launch a surprise attack
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
empty lot; vacant plot of land
extensive; vast range; wide scope
to knead well; to polish; to refine
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
guarding; guard; railway bridge (over a road); (railroad) overpass; flyover
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; pile of 3 cards of the same value in oicho-kabu
violent explosion; bursting
pride of place; most prominent; top-ranking
earth; ground; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
otherwise; or else; if not
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success