dissolution of several sections into a new organization (organisation)
to polish (up); to dress up
one or two; a few; small number
to hack; to chop (firewood, meat, etc.); to chop off (e.g. a head)
to take candy from a baby; to accomplish something with ease; (lit.) to twist a baby's arm
to beat someone at their own game; to outdo someone in their specialty
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
how many times; how often
he that fights and runs away may live to fight another day; (lit.) fleeing is winning
Ladies and Gentlemen!; all of you; everyone
what date?; what's the date?; when?
nonglutinous grain (not sticky enough to make mochi rice cakes)
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
slowness; inertness; inability; lack of talent; dullness
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
kobold (evil spirit in German folklore); goblin
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
nightlife; night amusements
eighteenth day of the month; eighteen days
mackerel (esp. the chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus); server (in an online game)
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
(eating or drinking) to one's heart's content
perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent
(mind and) spirit; life energy; vitality; essence
ultrahigh speed; ultrafast