to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
round shape; circle; circular form
double-glazed window; double window; storm window
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
lattice; latticework; lattice door; check(ed) pattern; plaid
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
to like; to love; to be fond of
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
make; manufacture; -made; made of ...; made in ...
without; but if; otherwise; or else
the crucial moment; the moment of truth; do-or-die situation; crucial juncture; crucial stage
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
to strike out; to start swimming
a lot; plenty; abundant; exaggerated; grandiose
to make; to manufacture; to build; to construct; to prepare; to get ready; to dress (oneself in)
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
famous sword; excellent sword
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
uncertain; indefinite; vague; ambiguous; equivocal; dubious
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...