to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
this world; this life; this generation; present day
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
girl who has led a sheltered life; pet daughter; naive girl; wooden block puzzle; Daughter in the Box; Klotski
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing
handful; small amount; small number
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
although I say; although one might say; although called
power; might; authority; influence
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
several people; a few people
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to attempt; to test; to try out
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze