taboo; day, time, direction, words, etc. that must be avoided; contraindication
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
at a glance; at first sight
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
conference room; council room
senior leadership; senior leader; upper echelon (of power); top-ranking officer
strategy meeting; council of war
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
silver; senior citizen; pensioner
hook; hook bracket (Japanese quotation mark)
risky; dangerous; insecure
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
body; physique; build; stature
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
presence (impressive quality)
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
worthy of special mention
handsome young man; Adonis
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear