as before; as ever; as it was originally
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
still (continuing); as ever; further
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
right time; appropriate time; season's greetings
(bowing and) greeting; (arch.) declining; (arch.) refusing
with all one's strength; with all one's might
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
disgrace; humiliation; insult
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
(arch.) dismissal; (arch.) discharge
extremely; terrifically; super
drama; play; powerful drug
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
to take an aggressive position; to stir up trouble
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
cheap lodging or flophouse, especially in a skid row area or slum
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
fortress; stronghold; citadel
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)
soaking (wet); wringing; dripping; drenched
recklessness; rashness; foolhardiness; temerity; (lit.) without watching where one is going