straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
to go to meet (someone); to go to pick up
severe punishment; rigorous measures
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to refuse; to decline; to deny
just because; even if; even though
to act hastily in pursuit of glory; to hasten after success; to be too eager to succeed
death rate; mortality rate
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
to sheathe one's sword; to lay down arms; to bury the hatchet
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
nap room (in an office, fire station, etc.)
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
to becalm one's feelings; to compose oneself
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
stronghold; citadel; base (of operations); headquarters
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy); to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
federation (of states); confederation; commonwealth; union
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)