indicate reason; infers some protest
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
pupil; disciple; follower
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
normalcy; normality; normal
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to be kind to; to treat kindly
preface; introduction; preamble
extraordinary; uncommon; remarkable; unusual; rare; prodigious
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion
banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping
piece; fragment; one (object)
to give; to do (something) for
presentation (e.g. of a gift)
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
one day; (on) a certain day
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
region; limits; stage; level
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
innate cheerfulness; innately cheerful person; happy-go-lucky person; natural optimist
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
heating power; thermal power; firepower
(with a) whizzing sound; sound of something whizzing by
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
triumphant return; returning in triumph
ramen restaurant; noodle restaurant