at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
killing time; staving off boredom
radio programme; radio program
chief; main; principal; important
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
horse laugh; guffaw; wild laughter
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
wide; extensive; comprehensive; far-reaching; widespread
dissemination; scattering; sprinkling; spraying
high; noble; refined; advanced
productive; constructive; meaningful
taking a picture secretly; taking a sneak shot; making a secret video recording; filming without someone's knowledge
bōryokudan; gangster organization (organisation); crime syndicate; yakuza
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
nice-looking; seemingly fine; nice-sounding; polite-sounding; plausible (e.g. excuse); glib
buying up plots of land by force to resell at a large profit; land sharking; raising the ground level (with fill)
one end; an end; part; fragment
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
empty lot; vacant plot of land
work; business; company; study
huge sum (esp. of money); enormous sum; massive amount
that field; the authorities (esp. the police)
defense; defence; pleading; advocacy
to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
law office; lawyer's office; attorney's office
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
looks; personal appearance; features
court (of law); courtroom