in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to give one's life (e.g. in battle); to devote one's life (e.g. to a cause)
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
resident in Japan (of a foreigner); situated in Japan (e.g. of an embassy); Zainichi; Zainichi Korean; North or South Korean national with permanent residency in Japan (who came to the country before 1945, or a descendant of such a person)
South Korea; Republic of Korea; Korean Empire (1897-1910)
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
as; because; with; due to
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
university graduate; having graduated from university
intellectual-type gangster
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
Europe and the United States; Europe and America; the West
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
scuttling (to escape in a panic, in shame, etc.); scurrying; scrambling
how many people; a number of people
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
demolition; pulling down; destruction; dismantling
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
yakuza using a legitimate business as a front
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
Asian countries; Asian nations
wealthy person; millionaire