(carrying) close to one's person; next to the skin
root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
to be about to get on (a train, bus, etc.); to be about to board; to start (doing); to begin; to get on top of; to lean over
head over heels; headlong; head first
time around sunset; early evening
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
police; police officer; police station; self-appointed enforcer (of a rule, standard, etc.); busybody
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
extinguishing a fire; fire fighting
Japan Self-Defense Forces; JSDF; self-defence force; self-defense force
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
funny story; funny anecdote
resolution of an incident; solution to a (criminal) case
probe into the truth (of the matter); dig into the real facts of the case; get at the root of a matter
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
to harm; to cause harm to
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
offering a full report to a superior
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
to embrace; to hug; to have; to possess; to command; to lead
pipe; tube; (tobacco) pipe; cigarette holder; go-between; intermediary
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.); written claim; bill
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
sleeping like a log; (being) fast asleep (bombed, crashed)
to tell (to do); to order; to tell (on someone); to report; to often say; to be used to saying
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter