be (that) as it may; having said that
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
to raise one's voice; to shout
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
crushing to death; crushing (hope, freedom, etc.); suppression; quashing
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
from here; from this place
minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
whispered conversation; whispering
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to be transparent; to show through
lying down; down!; lie down!
banknote; bill; note; paper money
quick firing; rapid firing
to be lifted up (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to be raised; to be hoisted; to turn upward (esp. of eyes); to slant upward
chance (of success); odds
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
ghastly; gruesome; appalling; lurid
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
to be embarrassed; to lose face
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
public execution; public embarrassment
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
for (some) doubtful points to remain
(member of the) yakuza; gangster; hoodlum; racketeer; useless; worthless
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
plan; scheme; stratagem; plot; trick
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
tactician; strategist; schemer; maneuverer
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to understand from experience
to spread; to be propagated
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
spider's thread; spider silk