servant; valet; (arch.) someone who works in close quarters with the emperor or imperial family; (arch.) low-ranking official who works for the imperial family or nobility (under the ritsuryō system); (arch.) ox-tender for oxcarts; (arch.) horse boy
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
to approach; to draw near
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
to be too numerous; to be too much
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
technique; art; skill; move
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
two persons; two people; pair; couple
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement
immediately; at once; instantly
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
servant; manservant; menial
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); seeker; Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
to order; to command; to appoint
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
settlement; solution; resolution
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up