to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
simple; simplified; easy; plain
absolute obedience; complete submission
freedom of the person; personal freedom; personal liberty
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
person concerned; interested party; related party
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
smoothly; easily; readily
slave contract (in the entertainment industry); harsh, slave-like long-term contract
to increase in value; to gain prestige
to cry out in one's sleep (e.g. from having a nightmare); to moan (in anguish) in one's sleep
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
division of work; sharing out the work; splitting into groups (e.g. to search for someone); separating into parties
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
healthy; sound; wholesome
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
house search (e.g. by the police)
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
to harm; to cause harm to
money to cover the cost of preparations or arrangements
examining room; consultation room
long ago; a long time ago; already
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
transactions; dealings; business
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
to end one's life; to commit suicide; to end a life; to kill