character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
chapter one; first chapter
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
light; right; right field; right fielder
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
accumulation; accumulate; store
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
decrease; reduction; fall; depreciation; mitigation
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
technique; art; skill; move
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
suitable; appropriate; fitting; appropriately; accordingly; as required
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that