perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
unfortunately; regrettably
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
it's been a long time; long time no see
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot; ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
instant; moment; for an instant
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
so; therefore; and; (and) then
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
to hand (over); to deliver in person
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to rule; to govern; to reign over; to subdue; to suppress; to quell
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
bad; wrong; must not (do, be); should not; useless; no good; hopeless
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
to give directions; to issue instructions