inside pocket; bosom; real intention
rather; better; instead; if anything
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
clanging (of a bell); jangling; ding-dong; continuously; incessantly; one after another
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; eternal life and prosperity
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
self-indulgence; doing as one pleases
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
being battlewise; being skilled in battle; experienced warrior
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
allegiance; obedience; submission
my sincere congratulations; please accept my congratulations
entry into a castle (by a conquering force)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
personage; person (deserving of respect)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
recognition; acquaintance
personality; style; appearance
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
dukedom; duchy; principality
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
various countries; various regions; various provinces
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
loyalty; devotion; fidelity; inspector of the Imperial Prosecuting and Investigating Office (ritsuryo system)