to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser; poor at letting things go; unable to accept the inevitable
power; authority; influence
magnificent; grand; splendid; imposing
ruin; destruction; devastation; waste; decay
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
to accuse someone falsely; to make a false charge
(wielding) dual swords (esp. in fiction); twin swords; pair of Chinese straight swords wielded simultaneously (oft. sharing a single scabbard)
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
certain; definite; clear; credible
proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act innocent
as expected; as predicted
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
hairstyle with buns on each side of the head
the whole area; the entire region; all parts (of); the whole field (of study); every field; the whole gamut
mouse; rat; dark gray; slate gray
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
many-sided; multifarious; versatility
to enter; to go into; to meddle (in); to interfere (in); to go deeply (into an issue); to delve deeper (into)
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
postponement; deferment; hesitation; delaying; suspended sentence
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only
high efficiency; high performance
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
a few years ago; some years back
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
to shun; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of (esp. one's health)
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization