continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
Northern Europe; Nordic countries; Scandinavia
to kick into (e.g. a ball into a goal)
circulation; rotation; cycle; loop
to live (in the house of one's employer, teacher, etc.); to live in; to become a live-in employee; to become a resident (of an institution)
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); minor battle; squabble; (petty) quarrel; argument
unauthorized; without permission; unapproved; lack of permission; absence of authorization
early on; earlier on; from early
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish; horseradish (or any blend of wasabi and horseradish)
matcha; powdered green tea
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
soy; soybean; soya bean; soy sauce
brand name; trade name; product name
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
influence (on someone); inspiration
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
timing-wise; timewise; seasonal; depending on the time
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
declaration of war; proclamation of war
costume; fancy dress; masquerade; converted (cruiser)
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
mutual aid; cooperation; benefit
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright