to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
area; zone; (lit.) belt (of land)
beyond that point; after that
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
gate guard (during the ritsuryo system); gate guardian; young forced labour (ritsuryo system)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
in one's own way or style
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
to jump up and down; to hop
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible
threat; intimidation; menace
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
(how) many times; (how) often
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
make; workmanship; preparation
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
(young) hoodlum; delinquent boy; small-time yakuza; brat; little shit
some people; a few people; several people