willow (any tree of genus Salix); weeping willow (Salix babylonica)
street; quarter; district; area
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
all-you-can-eat; eating as much as one likes
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
now that; since; so long as; because
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
production (e.g. play); direction
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
selection of music; song selection
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to blow a conch; to blow a trumpet shell; to blow the war horn
completeness; being fully equipped; (suit of) armor; armour
armor and helmet (armour)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
samurai general (esp. during the Sengoku period)
cosplay (dressing in costume, esp. as a manga character, etc.)