character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
pinioning; binding arms behind the back
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to raise one's voice; to shout
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
listening device; bug; wiretap
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
stupid brat; son of a bitch
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
(young) hoodlum; delinquent boy; small-time yakuza; brat; little shit
clicking; clopping; clacking
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
scarlet eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum); gilo
to glare at; to scowl at; to glower at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
habit (garment worn by nuns, monks, friars, etc.)
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular