to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
ghost story; tale of the supernatural
double torture; double pain; double hardship; double whammy
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
bye-bye; goodbye; saying goodbye; parting
appeal made directly to a senior official without going through formalities
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
buzzer; personal alarm (loud buzzer to attract attention in case of attack)
prostrating oneself; kowtowing; going down on one's knees
possible; conceivable; likely; probable
suffix used to negate a verb in the past tense
unsafe; insecure; careless; dangerous; incautious; imprudent
another time; some other time
portable terminal; mobile device; handset
precocity (esp. of a young girl); acting grown up; precocious young girl
dignity; majesty; sanctity
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
impertinent; impudent; saucy; cheeky
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
to read volume by volume; to go on reading
mark; sign; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to
coughing; hacking cough; thundering; drumming
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
south entrance; south exit
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
higher rank; better position
suitable person; well-qualified person; responsible party; responsible person