bad character; bad person; villain; baddie
Billiken (pointy-headed charm doll, orig. from the US)
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
focus of one's attention; what one is looking for; viewpoint; point one is trying to make
judge's sentence; assessment of a case
right to investigate; investigatory power
punctually; on time; as regularly as a clock
service entrance; delivery entrance
divide; parting; carrying two bundles tied together over one's shoulder; hair parted in the middle
upper floor (of a building)
ceremony performed by a sorcerer to protect a noble setting out on a trip; walking in large steps; walking with a disabled leg; someone with a disabled leg
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
forget it; forget what I just said; scratch that; check that
claw crane; arcade game in which a crane is used to pick up stuffed toys, etc.
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
very; extremely; like the devil; as a demon
vital; lively; energetic; vital signs
(not) a soul; (not) a single person
stick; piece of wood; billet; piece of a broken pole
castle tower; keep; donjon
light and darkness; light and shade
transport; freight; shipping
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)
courier; smuggler; carrier (e.g. of illegal drugs); trafficker
secret passage; underground passage; loophole; hole one can go through; opening
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
harm; injury; evil (influence)
drone; unmanned aircraft; drone
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
penal servitude; imprisonment with hard labor (hard labour)
flawless; absolute perfection
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
cargo; freight; money or assets
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint