professional killer; hit man
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
indifferent; paying no attention; taking no notice
to gain strength; to have energy
hidden reserves of strength; latent energy; potentiality; real strength
programme; program; plans; arrangements
leadership; initiative; spearhead
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
another thing; exception; special case
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
one's common name; one's popular name; alias; house name
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
standing tree; standing timber
sewer; sewer system; sewerage; drain
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
to correct oneself; to restate
my condolences; my deepest sympathy
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
last words recited to the newly departed; requiem; converting people to Buddhism
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
note left by a dead person; suicide note; testamentary letter; posthumous work
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
ashibarai; foot sweep; sweeping one's opponent's legs from under them (judo, etc.)
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under