scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
war; fighting; fierce competition
to pull the trigger; to squeeze the trigger
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to be silent; to say nothing
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
way (of doing things); method; style; school (of ikebana, tea ceremony, etc.); style; system
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
(good) time to quit; (right) time to withdraw; time to pull out; time to retire; time to leave
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
warships and other vessels; naval vessels
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
tone (of voice); manner of talking
negotiation team; negotiating body
real intention; true motive; true meaning
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
union; combination; association; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)