to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
little more than; only slightly better than; almost the same as
what percentage; what ratio; what rate; what proportion
after death; posthumously
to be badly made; to fail
-like; pseudo-; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism; (arch.) censure
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
blood relationship; blood relations; being genetically related
allegiance; obedience; submission
life or death; existence; destiny
to fear; to doubt; to have misgivings about; to worry about; to be anxious about; to be apprehensive about
to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal
to fetter; to shackle; to bind
biological younger sister
older brother and younger sister
to prevent; to take precautions
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
Amida Buddha's original vow; long-cherished desire
study; library; den; home office; reading room
writing implement; writing tool
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing
to call again; to call someone back
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
one's predestined length of life; destiny; fate
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"