to hold fast; to protect to the end
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
disturbance; confusion; perturbation; commotion; turbulence
counter for waves (of a repeated occurrence)
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion
to be spattered by blood from one's victim; to suffer a reaction; to receive a backlash
to collapse (physically or emotionally); to fall down
impossible proposition; unreasonable proposal; tall order
putting life into; animating; cheering up
to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
ecology; life and habits (of an animal); mode of life; way of living
private power generation; masturbation
iron rod; iron bar; iron club; horizontal bar (gymnastics)
waterfall; cataract; cascade
to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)
to wipe off; to wipe out; to expunge
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
three dimensions; 3D; 3-D; real world; IRL; in real life
increase and decrease; fluctuation
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
resting at times; with careful thought; after proper consideration
dustbin of history; ash heap of history; obscurity; long-forgotten memory
sly; cunning; sneaky; miserly; mean; stingy
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with someone's suggestion; to be talked into doing
rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
outward appearance; apparent
rearguard; rear guard; back (player)
routine; routine duties; routine work; routine
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion