contradiction; inconsistency
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
with a start; with a jump
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
used; second-hand; old; Middle Ages (in Japan esp. Heian period)
profitable; worn-out; crumbling
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
it's probably so; it stands to reason
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
unexpectedly; surprisingly
society; the world; the times
genius; prodigy; natural gift
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to be born; to come into the world
now that; since; so long as; because
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to detain; to check; to restrain
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
(necessary) personnel; required person
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much