to blossom; to flower; to bloom; to flower (of a civilization, talent, etc.); to flourish; to become widespread
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
underground space; subterranean space; subterranea
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
appalling; horrifying; dreadful; hideous; revolting; disgusting
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
strange; unconventional; eccentric; odd; odd number
extensive; vast range; wide scope
deflagration; knocking (e.g. in car engines)
being very surprised; being utterly astonished; being shocked
sword strike; sword slash
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to sit on the floor with one knee raised; to raise one knee; to sit with one knee up
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
virtue; benevolence; profit; benefit
term of validity; expiration date (of medicine, credit card, etc.)
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task
spectacular move (chess, shogi, etc.); brilliant move; expert; virtuoso; master
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to cut (someone) down; to slay
free translation; liberal translation
unprecedented in history; unheard-of; epoch-making
burning passion; flaming desires
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
characteristic quality; special character; one's function; one's duty; fief; inherited estate
language of flowers (e.g. the use of red roses to signify love); floriography
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
deep-rooted delusion; firm conviction (based on incorrect beliefs)
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
bargain; good buy; budget
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
to be disgusted; to be repulsed; to get the creeps