tsuchinoko; mythical snake-like creature with thick midsection
exploration party; expedition team
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
pongee; soft thin cloth woven from raw silk
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
xiezhi (mythical Chinese beast, symbol of justice and law)
research project (e.g. at school); independent research
members; member; constituent
suspicious character (person, figure)
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
mysterious and unconfirmed animals (e.g. chupacabra, etc.)
space alien; alien; extraterrestrial being
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest