public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
elimination (of a person, group, etc.); killing off; denial (of an opinion, fact, etc.); ignoring; erasure (of writing); rubbing out
how many people; a number of people
assassin; candidate fielded by a political party to oust an incumbent of the same party
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
episode; anecdote; vignette; episode
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
single word; a few words; brief comment
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
to frolic about; to mess around
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
something; some kind of; for some reason
inside story; the real story (behind something); story not generally known
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
trivial; not amounting to much
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if it's fine with you; if you don't mind; if necessary
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
fan service; giving one's fans what they want
popular person; favorite; favourite
that kind; competition; match
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); (electric) fan
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
(playing a) game (of go, shogi, etc.)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
no!; no no!; no, not at all
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
preface; introduction; preamble
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to