to attack; to go for; to come at; to pounce on; to jump on; to swoop down on
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
useless; vain; aimless; idle
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
(innocent) mind of a child; childish mind
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
northern country; northern provinces; northern regions; northland
parched or roasted beans (or soybeans)
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
to show up; to appear; to turn up
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
town; city; municipal; urban
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
weary from traveling (travelling)
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
commemoration; celebration; remembrance; memento; souvenir; keepsake
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
drink money; alcohol expenses; tip; gratuity
counter for thin, flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper, plates, coins); counter for portions of gyōza or soba; counter for ranks; counter for wrestlers of a particular rank; counter for fields or rice paddies; counter for palanquin bearers
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality