inseparable (esp. bond, relationship); inextricable; joined at the hip; integral; essential; cannot be broken (cut, separated)
to take an aggressive position; to stir up trouble
improper; inappropriate; unjust; unfair; unreasonable
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to change completely; to change suddenly
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
to go out and away; to leave
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
to invite in; to show someone in
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
minimum; at the very least
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
witnessing; observing; sighting
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
transport; transportation
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
sense of anticipation; feeling of expectation; feeling of hope
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
the other day; some days ago; recently; a day in the past