to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
in the future; another day; later
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
short temper; quick temper; hot temper; impatience; irritability
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
materials; data; document
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
to become excited; to grow lively
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
unfair practices; wrongdoing; malpractice; cheating; foul play
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
capital crime; crime resulting in a death penalty
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to well up; to burst; to arise
shriek of delight; cry of joy
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination