first half of the year; first half of the fiscal year
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
groundless rumor (rumour)
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
live (esp. concert, show, etc.); live performance; alive
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
drainage; ditch; gutter; sewage; black water
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
thick growth of plants; plantation; shrubbery; thicket
fortress (surrounded by a wall, moat, etc.)
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
person sought by the police; wanted person; fugitive from justice
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
absentmindedness; peace of mind
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
diffuse reflection; diffused reflection; irregular reflection
thread; 0.0001; one ten-thousandth
original (that was parodied or acted as an inspiration for something else, etc.); source
audience; spectator; spectators
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; luxuriant (vegetation)
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
extensive; vast range; wide scope
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something