to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player)
outside ...; beyond ...; not included in ...
to stay (at); to stop (at)
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
deterioration; becoming decrepit; becoming worn out
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
retribution; retributive justice; karma; just deserts; poetic justice; reward and punishment for one's past behavior
to expose (a secret); to disclose; to take apart; to take to pieces; to kill; to do away with
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
over-fond parent; doting parent
gushing forth; bursting out; (lit.) like breaking a dam
large sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting
to put one's life on the line
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
dive (e.g. into water); diving; dive (of an aircraft)
to throw oneself (e.g. off a cliff, etc.)
to whirl; to eddy; to swirl; to whirl around (of feelings, thoughts, etc.); to swirl around; to surge
(the) second (party, rank, etc.); B (grade); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
main street; avenue; boulevard
going bye-byes; going beddy-byes; baby; childish person (esp. a young woman)
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
tooth decay; decayed tooth; dental cavity; dental caries
tossing (someone) into the air (in celebration)
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
being in too deep to back out; having gone too far to retreat
person who has rendered distinguished service
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to cut (someone) down; to slay
as if it were about oneself