initial response (e.g. to a crisis); action in the earliest stages; initial shock (of an earthquake); preliminary tremor
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
light novel; young-adult fiction novel, typically illustrated in a manga art style
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
cool and cute; cool in a cute way; cute in a cool way
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
shaku (unit of distance approximately equal to 30.3 cm); rule; measure; length
solution; solution strategy
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
something long; useless things; white elephant; boondoggle
school; school building; schoolhouse
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
charm; fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to captivate
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
scheming; planning; maneuvering; manoeuvring; plotting
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
look; appearance; spectacle; sight; observation meditation; outlook on ...
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
having an ancient and honorable origin; of good lineage; of noble birth
to denounce; to disparage; to lambast; to abuse
washing with cold water (without using soap, etc.)
the country; countryside; outskirts; suburbs; presence; being in attendance
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
accomplishment; lessons (in an art, skill, etc.); practice
royal castle; imperial castle
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
to do one good; to be beneficial; to be good for the body or mind; to put oneself in the place of ...; to put oneself in (someone's) shoes
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind