to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head
emphatically (bite, gulp, chew, etc.)
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
dispersal; breaking up; running away; fleeing
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
small restaurant; eating house
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
without permission; without notice
to threaten; to terrify; to frighten
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
regiment of military policemen
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
when it becomes; when it comes to
traitor (to one's country)
contest; comparison; competition
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol for guests or customers (typically a woman); (apprentice) geisha; dancing girl
agency for employing servants and arranging marriages (Edo period); mediator; go-between; flattery; flatterer
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
caged bird; person whose freedom has been restricted (esp. a prostitute, mistress, concubine, etc.)
extreme; excessive; terrible; intense; severe; serious
to decline (of morals, character, etc.); to become vulgar (e.g. of a conversation); to stoop (to); to be ruined; to go under; to fall (into hell)
worm; insect; insignificant person; pathetic person
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
confectionery shop; candy store; sweet shop
one plot (of land); one (city) block; one area; one brush stroke; one kanji stroke
cheap drinking spot (pub, tavern, etc.)