than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
riding fast; driving a horse fast
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
being up to the person himself
to break up and start anew; to break out of one's shell; to make a fresh start; to go outside oneself
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
to publish a book; to put out a book
to write down; to record; to register
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
know-how; expertise; the ropes; the knack
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
attack; offence; top (dominant partner of a homosexual relationship); barrage (of); flood (of)
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
Date Masamune (1567.9.5-1636.6.27)
posterity; future generations; future life
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor