eating quickly; speed-eating
to depend (on the situation); to be handled case by case
Kyūshū (southernmost of the four main islands of Japan)
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
commencing with; including
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
to be sacked; to be dismissed
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
brackish water; brine; salt water
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
true ancestor; var. of vampire (in fiction)
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
suggestion; hint; implication
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
rare; extraordinary; singular
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
basis for decision; evidence for judging
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
creative power; creativity
difficult to say which of the two is better; hard to tell which is better; (there is) little to choose between them
to challenge (a person) to a fight
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
to blow through; to blow across
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
diplomatic negotiations; negotiations through diplomatic channels