troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
battle cry; war cry; charging (at the enemy) with a shout
way out; means to escape; escape route
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on
receptacle; container; utensil; implement; personal property; (arch.) calibre
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
to get one's head around; to think about
presumption; assumption; estimation
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
taking refuge; evacuation; backup (of data)
and yet; though; when; in spite of
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
to be embarrassed for a reply
hierarchical relationship; superior-subordinate relationship; senior-junior relationship
person of high rank or position
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
silence; keeping silent; giving no notice; giving no warning; wordless pantomime performed in the dark
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
strange; odd; peculiar; weird; bizarre; unusual
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
bad smell; foul smell; offensive odor; stench; stink
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words