pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
rolling (something) up by spinning it around; coiling
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
if so; in that case; in that situation
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
becoming red-hot; red heat; scorching heat; burning (love); passionate (e.g. debate); ardent
to be sacrificed; to become a victim (of); to fall victim (to); to lose one's life
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
Star Wars (film, media franchise)
cosplay (dressing up as a character from an anime, manga, video game, etc.)
official announcement; proclamation; issuance (of an order, ordinance, or warning)
one's brother-in-law; stepbrother (elder)
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
(hard) candy; toffee; rice-sugar; sugar made from the starch of rice, potatoes, etc.; amber; yellowish-brown
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
and then; and so; and; so then
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
period; Nihon Shoki (second oldest work of Japanese history, compiled in 720 CE); Nihongi; Kii (former province located in present-day Wakayama and southern Mie prefectures)
to be perturbed; to be agitated
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
autumn breeze; fall breeze
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
attachment; adhesion; insistence; tenacity; fixation; obsession
contest; comparison; competition
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
declaration of war; proclamation of war