higher rank; better position
pleasant feeling; good feeling
don't worry; there's no need to worry
intermission (between acts); interlude
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
northern sea; North Sea; Hokkaido
to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently; dreams
to drift; to blow together; to have the wind start to blow; to have the wind spring up
cold wind; chilly breeze; (blast of) cold air
ten thousand years; eternity; perennial; perpetual
to warm (up); to heat (up)
large room; green room; waiting room for performers when off stage; junior actor; actor of small parts; large hospital room (for several patients)
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
(giving) birth; childbirth; native (of); product of; produced in; assets
wearing (e.g. a uniform, seat belt, helmet); having on
way; method; means; (technical) specification
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
counterintelligence; counterespionage
stone (of a fruit); pit; core (of an organization, team, etc.); nucleus; nuclear weapons; nucleus (of an atom); nucleus (of a cell)
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
care; precaution; guarding; caution
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
Council of Five Elders; committee of daimyo formed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to rule Japan until his son Hideyori came of age
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
eagle (Accipitridae family)
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
light pink; pale pink; cherry blossom pink