dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
long ago; a long time ago; already
corpse; kanji "corpse" radical
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
by sheer strength; by brute force
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
calm; composed; cool; quiet
both; both sides; both parties
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
such; like that; in that way
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to fade; to discolour; to discolor
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
it cannot be helped; there is no way; (arch.) intolerable; (arch.) unbearable
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
trembling or quavering voice
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
faint breath; dying whisper; at death's door
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
hiding at all costs; desperate cover-up; doing one's best to keep (something) secret