trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
ominous atmosphere; ghostly air; weird air; unearthly atmosphere
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
subsidence; sinking; fall (of a city, fortress, etc.); surrender; fall (in position, rank, etc.); demotion
therefore; for that reason; so; because of that
Aokigahara Forest (sea of trees at the base of Mount Fuji)
lake; marsh; wetland; inland waters
to become complicated; to become intricate; to become tangled
to be gouged; to be hollowed; to become hollow
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
groundwater; underground water
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
drawbridge; bascule bridge
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
in accordance with; subordinate to
asafetida (Ferula assafoetida)
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
alright; of no concern; unproblematic; okay; fine
to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to grab (someone) by the collar; to seize (someone) by the lapels
to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge
discussion; deliberation; consideration; investigation (into a suspect); inquiry; enquiry
offender; criminal; culprit
to be able to reduce the price; to be able to be reduced
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
suspicion (of having committed a crime, wrongdoing)
separation; farewell; parting
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
rebellion; revolt; insurrection; treason
sword worn on the hip; something worn on the hip (e.g. sword, pill box, money pouch)
to fight with swords; to cross swords
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
sign; indication; omen; symptom
to shed light; to cast light
set (of things); combo; setting up; preparing; setting (hair); set (in tennis, volleyball, etc.); set (in a play, film, etc.)