to pay attention; to be watchful
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
to change completely; to change suddenly
to be the first to speak; to break the silence; to open something for the first time; to broach (e.g. a cask); to break a seal
polite; courteous; hospitable
(bar of) sweet-potato paste
carrying voice; well-projected voice
to entertain; to make welcome
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
having said that; be that as it may
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
law; ban; prohibition; ordinance
certain evidence; definite evidence
concentricity; same mind; unanimity; policeman; constable in the Edo period
to break up (e.g. a meeting); to call it a night
wooden pole (often oak), 6 shaku long; shoulder pole
sasumata; man catcher; two-pronged weapon for catching criminals
one's business; reading of scriptures before a (statue of) Buddha; bargain; discount; (arch.) money paid to a prostitute or geisha
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
unless one ...; if one does not ...
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
to tip off (e.g. the police); to inform (on); to squeal; to rat
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); -ing
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
to become possible; to become able to (do)
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to make one feel grateful
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
determination; resolution