to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
in succession; one by one
art of self-defense (defence)
murder; killing; murderer
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
otherwise; or else; if not
abduction and confinement (esp. unlawful)
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
tall figure; high stature
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
attack; assault; attempt; try
execution; carrying out; performance; lead monk performing various tasks in a temple
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
zanbatō; long-handled Chinese anti-cavalry sword
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every