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 inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
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; window bars; grid; grating
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
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
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
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
famous sword; excellent sword
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
uncertain; vague; ambiguous
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
manufacturing method; recipe; formula