expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
cookware; cooking utensil
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
black magic; sorcery; magic tricks; juggling
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
many; numerous; various; large number of
go that far; to that extent
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to