upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer above
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
shikigami; spirit used by onmyōji sorcerers
counter for birds or rabbits
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
to bind; to file; to finish (a dish) by pouring beaten egg into the broth; to sew up; to stitch together
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
Taoist; person of high morals; Buddhist monk; immortal mountain wizard; Taoist immortal
fantastic; grotesque; strange-looking; suspicious-looking
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
only; merely; but; no more than
to remain unextinguished; to survive
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
right of control; supremacy; sovereignty
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
recitation (of a poem); chanting; singing; composition (of a poem); composed poem
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
watchful waiting; careful supervision
to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
large company; large enterprise; large corporation
(not) readily; (not) easily; (not) right away; (not) simply; (not) without difficulty
to move around; to move about; to get around
feigned; pretending (not to know)
but; however; provided that
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
money-making; commercialized; commercialised
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort