to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
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
shameless; shameless person
self-consciousness; self-awareness
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
previous generation; former ages
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
besides; in addition; also; moreover
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
foreign enemy; outside invader
than; from; out of; except; but; more
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
tariff (import tax); duty; customs
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain