more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
sign; indication; omen; symptom
several years standing; over several years
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
imperial lands; shogun's demesne
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
messenger; envoy; emissary
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to die; to decease; to perish; to pass away
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to try all possible means
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
internal conditions; true state of affairs
upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer above
distrust; mistrust; insincerity; impiety; faithlessness
firmly rooted; deep-seated
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
delicate situation; choice of two evils; mixed blessing
monolith; large slab of rock
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to be infatuated (with); to be hooked (on); to lose one's heart (on)
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
descendant; posterity; offspring
follower; attendant; valet; servant