to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
irritating; aggravating; upsetting; maddening; infuriating; exasperating
to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to push; to propel; to shove; to spur (someone); to stimulate; to impel
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
short story; short film; short poem
theatre; theater; playhouse
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (esp. in piano-playing); fourth toe
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
to result in death; to lead to death; to be fatal (e.g. disease)
imitation; counterfeit; fake; replica
to move (something) to another location; to change the position of; to rearrange; to replace; to exchange; to switch
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
(a place) within one's reach
to fix; to settle; to standardize; constant; definite; uniform
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
muddy water; red-light district
on the brink of collapse; in a state of near-collapse
barn (for storage); shed; outbuilding
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
parts; accessories; components
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)
to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)
metal fittings; metal fixtures
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
child born with teeth; child which does not resemble its parents; changeling; wild child; badly-behaved child
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
eloquence or flattery designed to deceive
arrogant look (or attitude); conceited expression; smug face; brazen demeanor (despite being in the wrong); shameless attitude; unabashed manner
choosing between two things; two choices
lower region; lower part; region below
thick fog (of suspicion); black veil of secrecy; covered-up crime, unethical act, etc.
marine plant; seagrass; seaweed
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
horse riding; horseback riding; mounting a horse; mount; riding horse; saddle horse