origin; beginning; source
nationwide; countrywide; national; throughout the country
having an ancient and honorable origin; of good lineage; of noble birth
Lord; Highness; (arch.) you
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
to win fame; to become widely known; to make a name for oneself
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
remote past; far ago; time immemorial
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
taking an examination (esp. for entrance to a school or university)
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
minimum; at the very least
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
to shift; to move; to slide; to move (an appointment, meeting, etc.); to bring forward; to put back
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to rise; to get up; to stand up; to sit up
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
to be associated (with); to be connected (with)
rapid firing; continuous firing; firing in quick succession
peep; peeping; peep show; device with lens mounted on a stand or in a box to view enlarged pictures; peep; placing a stone before a connecting point (threatening to divide the opponent's stones)
creeping at night into a woman's bedroom; stealing into a girl's bedroom at night to make love; sneaking visit
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
goosebumps; gooseflesh; goose pimples; rough skin; coarse skin
accurate; flawless; perfectly ordered; without deviation
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
offender; criminal; culprit