secret; private; surreptitious
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to take someone's life; to kill someone
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
myself; yourself; I; me; you
in order to be(come)...; since it amounts to...; since it is advantageous to...
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to stab each other; to sacrifice oneself in order to harm someone else
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
corridor; hallway; passageway
door; gate; opening; title page
guard; sentinel; garrison
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
thick (paper, cloth, etc.); heavy
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise