to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
danger; peril; hazard; risk
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
irritation; annoyance; frustration
difference; variation; difference
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
successive generations; successive emperors
(present) head of a family
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
leader; leaders; dotted line; reader (textbook); reader (i.e. a person who reads); microreader
about; on; regarding; per; for every
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
there is nothing; having nothing
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
free city (of Germany); commune (of medieval Europe)
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
popular name; common name; given name
to gather; to collect; to assemble
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
to have sparkling eyes; to have shining eyes; to have a gleam in one's eyes
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry