to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
lameness; cripple; mismatched pair (of shoes, etc.)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
newsprint; newspaper used for wrapping, packing, etc.; newspaper
to write (a person) up (in a positive or negative light); to write something up so that it stands out; to write up in an exaggerated fashion; to detail; to list
unprecedented; unheard-of; record-breaking
roll (e.g. of cloth); winding (e.g. watch); volume (of book); speeding up; heel (of a Japanese sandal)
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
of course; certainly; naturally
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
blow; shock; strike; batting
state of an illness; condition of a patient
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
invitation; introduction; temptation
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
daytime; noon; broad daylight
as usual; as is one's habit
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
progress; being under way
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
to have a reason; to have an excuse
Metropolitan Police Department (esp. Tokyo)
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
commander; commanding officer; CO
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
himself; yourself; herself
running (for election); coming forward as a candidate; going on horseback; going in person; (arch.) letting out a horse; (arch.) taking out a horse
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing