sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
to loiter around; to wander about
to get lost; to become lost; to go astray
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to begin to do; to start doing; to cater; to make and deliver (food)
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
chain store; retail chain; restaurant chain
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
in these times; in times likes these; the season being what it is
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
maker; builder; creator; farmer
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
evening meal; supper; dinner
soldier; warrior; person of courage; strong person; very capable person
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature; preface; introduction
leap; jump; stepping out into the wider world; becoming active on a wider stage; rapid progress; dramatic development
unsightly; ungraceful; clumsy; awkward; unpresentable; unshapely
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say everything; to tell all
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
tall figure; high stature