internal organ; viscera; gut
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
to be hideously burned; to be burned raw
overhasty; rash; premature
to cut down (grass, etc.; by swinging a sickle, scythe, etc.); to mow
to sustain a serious wound
sea of blood; pool of blood
totally unexpected result; stunning upset
to carry into (esp. an injured person into a hospital); to take into; to bring into
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter
to fail to die (after attempting suicide); to fail to kill oneself; to come close to dying; to be almost killed; to survive (when others died); to outlive others
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
to lose one's cool; to blow one's top; to flip one's lid; to get angry
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
samurai's compassion; samurai-like mercy
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
betting on an outsider (in horse racing, etc.); taking a long shot; dark horse betting
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
resembling ...; having the traits or characteristics of ...; -looking; with a ...-like expression; with an air of ...
(degree of) public interest in forthcoming event or performance; advance reviews
to find someone's weak spot; (lit.) to drill a hole
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
brilliance; luster; lustre; vividness; life
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
pinning technique (in wrestling or judo); underhanded dealings
part; portion; glimpse; bit
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis