ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
counter for books; volume
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine
writing; composition; essay; sentence
by nature; naturally; by birth; since birth; in one's (entire) life
projection; protrusion; rupture (e.g. of gas); jetting out; prominence; standing out
rare; exceptional; extraordinary; unique; incomparable; unparalleled
power; authority; might; influence; dignity; majesty
next term; next period; next version; next release
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (e.g. last month); for (e.g. 20 years)
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
a few years ago; some years back
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
to bud; to sprout; to develop (of talents, feelings, etc.); to awaken
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
to play a leading role; to play a central part
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
(it was) not until; (it was) only when
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
to make progress; to develop; to evolve (method, style, etc.)
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
development; growth; progress; development; expansion (of a typhoon, low-pressure area, etc.); developmental disability
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
in the ground; in the earth; underground; subterranean
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane