as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
to pour in (liquids); to pour in (money); to pump in (investment)
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
Daiei (supermarket chain)
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
street; road; traffic; coming and going; flow (of water, air, etc.); passage; transmission (of sound)
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to fly about; to jump about; to bustle about
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
vacuum; absolute void; complete vacuity
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
cut in the skin caused by a vacuum formed by a whirlwind; mythical weasel-like creatures riding on whirlwinds and inflicting sharp, painless wounds
(standing) straight; (extending) flatly; with a snap; abruptly; sticking into (with a quick motion); attaching
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
at once; immediately; right now
a dirty or underhanded trick
to soak into; to sink into; to seep into; to sink into (one's mind); to be (deeply) ingrained; to be instilled
hand used like a sword in striking
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
genealogy; lineage; family tree; pedigree
mixing; blending (e.g. spices); compounding (e.g. a medicine); making up; dispensing (a prescription); preparation
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
belligerence; fighting spirit
had better ...; had better not ...
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself