transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
to creep up to; to approach stealthily; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
self-defense; self-defence
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
trusting too much; overestimating ability
projection; protrusion; rupture (e.g. of gas); jetting out; prominence; standing out
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
demonstrative of one's worth; worthy of one's reputation; living up to one's name; bolstering one's reputation; enhancing one's prestige; winning one honour
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
pioneer; settler; colonist
discovery; detection; finding
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
law-like nature; regularity
simply; merely; only; solely
fortune; fate; chance; coincidence; (stroke of) luck
to put on (another's shoes by mistake); to put (shoes) on the wrong feet; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse; to have a mistaken idea of
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
a little over; a little more than; strength; the strong; powerhouse; one of the biggest