choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to view in a favourable light; to look favourably on
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
Iwate Prefecture (Tōhoku area)
going down the road; travelling; lyric composition describing scenery a traveler sees on the way (traveller); eloping; coat worn over a woman's kimono
right on the heels of yesterday; only yesterday
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
televising; broadcasting; airing
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to drive (e.g. a horse, carriage); to control; to manage; to govern; to rule
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
trudging (along); plodding; slowly and with heavy steps
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
sanction; approval; decision
intelligence network; information network
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
to sniff out; to get wind of
leader; guide; mentor; coach
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate (with); to adorn (with)
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
five (long cylindrical things)
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse; very strong player; very strong team
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
pure; genuine; trueborn; natural-born
karate; being empty-handed; having nothing in one's hands
international; diplomatic intercourse