wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
looking on; standing by and watching; sitting back and watching; remaining a spectator
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.); pick; drumstick (for taiko); mallet (for a gong); beater
taking someone around; guidance; (arch.) parading a criminal through town before their execution (Edo period)
MP; magic point; military police (US, etc.); MP; member of parliament (UK, etc.); MP
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
infection; contagion; becoming infected; being infected (e.g. with harmful ideas); being influenced (by)
half-roasted; half-baked; rare
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
personal grudge; personal enmity
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
more than usual; especially; particularly
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
day after day; day by day
foolhardy; reckless; fearless
freezing; turning into ice; freezing; locking up; freezing (in one's tracks); frieze (part of an entablature between the architrave and the cornice)
not a chance; not likely; no way; oh no; yuck; eew
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
moment; brief space of time
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
very hungry; starving; bowing repeatedly; kowtowing; denting; buckling
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
principle of laissez-faire
childcare; child-rearing; nursing; upbringing
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
recklessness; daredevilry; daredevil; reckless person
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go