easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
upper half of the body; upper body
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
to stop (plug) one's ears
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
armoured vehicle; armored vehicle
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
(sound of a) gunshot; (gun) report
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); plagiarism; rip-off
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to rain incessantly; to downpour
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
surrounding at a distance
family; relatives; dependents; household
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
difficult to ...; hard to ...
traditional; conventional
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice