to serve; to work for; to attend
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
godparent; first person to give something its name
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
not caring; not giving a damn
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
kanji (as opposed to kana); printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; real name
revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
massacre; annihilation; wholesale slaughter
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
bet; wager; stake; gamble
overestimation; overvaluing
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
journey; course; itinerary; stroke (of a piston); throw (of a switch)
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
(one's) sleeping hours; hours of sleep
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with