one or two; a few; small number
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
without permission; without notice
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
at a stroke; with a single swoop
to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver; to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
to become entangled; to become complicated; to get mixed up; to screw up; to get caught up in
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
giving two or three light tugs (or pushes); (arch.) worrying about; (arch.) moping; (arch.) suddenly angry; (arch.) feeling a surge of anger
to support (someone) financially; to finance; to supply (money); to present (money or gifts) to a monarch (feudal lord, etc.)
licking one's lips (at the sight of appetizing food); licking one's lips (in anticipation); waiting eagerly (for); salivating (e.g. at the thought)
see you later; goodbye; sincerely
walk; walking; (arch.) foot messenger (of a town, village, etc.)
tottering; staggering; reeling
to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
mental; spiritual; emotional
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
turmoil; chaos; confusion
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
behavior; behaviour; conduct
admiration; wonder; astonishment
within the borders of a country; domestic soil; inland; interior; Japan proper (as opposed to its overseas colonies); homeland
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
to understand; to comprehend
three sides; small offering stand
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
the other day; lately; recently