to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
(random) guess; guesswork; shot in the dark; conjecture
sentry box; guardhouse; guard lodge; (Edo period) police box
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
story; tale; talk; discussion
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
gray or silver haired (grey)
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
to send (something unsolicited); to send without the receiver's request
collapsing load (as on lorries, trucks)
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
form; shape; figure; visage
technique; art; skill; move
passing on to the next life; death; giving up a struggle; submission; being at one's wits' end; being flummoxed
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
this and that; such and such
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
vigorous; cheerful; assertive
to apologize; to apologise