this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
system; institution; organization; organisation
to some extent; to a certain extent
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
star (actor, athlete, etc.); celebrity; star (symbol); asterisk; (celestial) star
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
one-on-one fighting sport (without weapons); combat sport; martial art
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
death; (an) out; death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation; most severe of the five ritsuryō punishments)
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
to grieve over; to mourn; to lament
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips
school; proofreading; proof
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
advertisement; advertising; announcement; notice
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
enterprise; business; company; corporation
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denomination; unit (i.e. one comprised of many); group; credit (in school, university, etc.); point
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
depending on; dependent on
in a few days; in the near future; soon; one of these days