to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
oldest member of a group; longest-serving member
branch (of a river); tributary; branch; offshoot; something not mainstream
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
to be talented; to be able
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
to be among the top five; to be one of the five best
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
my spouse (esp. used to refer to one's wife); my wife; my husband
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
pair (esp. of mated animals); brace; couple; (anatomical) joint
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
to boast; to brag; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark; to roar
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
back to back; discord; feud; opposite sides of the same coin
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
to hit; to run into; to light on; to strike into; to come against; to deadlock
secret art; the mysteries
sacred scripture; sacred book; holy book; writings of a sage
official document; archives
clear writing; specification
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
personal; individual; private
to rank next to; to come after
to change into; to be transformed; to be transfigured; to transform; to alter; to convert
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
companion; follower; attendant; retinue