side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to be careful; to take the utmost care
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
foolish look; stupid look
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
to shed light; to cast light
to use (as a tool) for one's own advantage; to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
revival; restoration; resuscitation
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
defeat; lost battle; losing a war
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
to cut off (someone's head); to behead; to decapitate
to begin to get dark; to begin to set (the Sun)
standing tree; standing timber
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to have a meal; to take a meal
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
smelling of mold; musty; putrid; old-fashioned; stale; hackneyed
to dry out; to become dry (and brittle); to go stale
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
grudge; complaint; reproach
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
of course; certainly; indeed
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
none other than; ... himself; ... herself
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
you; (arch.) your residence