dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
complete ignorance (usu. in reference to feigning); lack of knowledge
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
to rub; to scrub; to repeatedly reuse (a joke, a topic of conversation, etc.); to milk; to mash (a button); to spam (a move)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
one by one; one after another; successively
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
briskly; quickly; promptly
various articles; various items; various kinds
full load; being fully loaded (with); being full of (articles, photos, etc.; of a newspaper or magazine); being packed with (e.g. fun, excitement)
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
training; drill; practice; discipline
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
manners; behavior; behaviour
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
lawlessness; injustice; wrong; outrageous; lawless; disorderly
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
permission; approval; authorization; license
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in