to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
nothing but; none other than
denial; negation; negation; NOT operation
to be relieved; to feel relieved
uninhabited area; acting inhumanly; inhuman person; nonhuman life (usu. sentient)
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
to turn against; to become an enemy
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to seize; to grab; to collar
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
doomed (business, trade, etc.); in a bad state; poor
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
people; men and women; each person; everybody
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
muahaha (laughter); mwahahaha; bahaha; bwahaha
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
perfect; complete; flawless
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
gathering clouds; group of clouds
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
more than usual; especially; particularly
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going