lion's den; very dangerous place or situation; (lit.) tiger's den
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
puppet operator; puppet manipulator; puppeteer
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
whim; caprice; vagary; eccentricity
little by little; bit by bit
sightseer; spectator; viewer
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
to profit; to benefit (from); to benefit (someone or something); to be beneficial to; to make good use of; to take advantage of
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
to gather (of people); to assemble; to hang out; to assemble (of troops); to be stationed; to be quartered
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
five-family unit; five-man group; quintet; (arch.) five-household neighborhood unit (for mutual aid, self-protection, etc.; Edo period)
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to insert; to put between; to tuck (into)
to spring at; to leap upon
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
the front; honest; upright; decent
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
one end; an end; part; fragment
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to shout (in anger); to yell
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
soldier; combatant; warrior