explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
telling (on someone); tattling; snitching
(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity
mucus; mucilage; viscous liquid; phlegm
chafing; grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly; pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly; hurting sharply
bad influence; negative influence
menace; threat; intimidation
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
assassin; candidate fielded by a political party to oust an incumbent of the same party
to send; to direct; to dispatch (person, car, etc.); to direct (attention); to turn (spotlight, etc. on)
outsourcing; contracting out; ordering with an outside supplier
medicine; drug; chemical (agent); chemicals
plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. lie); specious; seemingly truthful
imperial court; shogunate government; authorities; public affairs; official; government
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
second; secondary; quadratic (function, equation, etc.); second-order; fictional (in relation to anime, manga, etc.); drawn
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
way (of doing); manner; method
solving a riddle; solving a mystery
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
stirring up trouble in order to get credit for resolving it; profiting from solving problems created by oneself
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
with a broad grin; smirking
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
presentation (of a passport, ID, etc.); showing; production (e.g. of documents); presentation (of a plan, response, etc.); bringing up; citing (an example)
clearly; distinctly; evidently; definitely
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator