to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
suddenly disappears somewhere
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
government office; public office
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
place; situation; position; location
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to have guts; to be unwavering in one's resolution
turning over while sleeping in bed; betrayal; double-crossing
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
hamlet; subunit of village; burakumin area
moat; fosse; trench; underground air-raid shelter; dugout
carving; engraving; chiselled features
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
foresight; forethought; far-sighted plan; planning ahead
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
enemy movements; enemy's position
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
memory; sense; experience
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
spelling; orthography; patching; binding
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
portable brush-and-ink case; quiver (archery)
terrain; geographical features; topography
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
number of persons; personnel
sign; mark; symbol; sign (e.g. positive, negative)
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
living thing; living creature; animal; life
grasp; catch; understanding
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to