to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
to be at a loss for words
in one's own way or style
(moral) backbone; spirit; soul; grit
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
stealthily; secretly; in secret
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
sovereign; emperor; monarch
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
to negotiate; to settle a matter; to arrange
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
in succession; one by one
to fall off; to tumble down
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
fall; tumble; spill; degradation; comedown; demotion
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth