current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
superlative; extraordinary; mega; superdreadnought (class of warships)
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
if possible; preferably; if circumstances allow
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
as if nothing had happened
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
not having met or contacted someone for a long time; neglect of friends
to relate; to narrate; to describe; to confer (a rank)
yakuza; gangster; mobster; useless; worthless; good-for-nothing
friend; companion; acquaintance; friendship; companionship
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
crime of conscience; premeditated crime; act carried out while knowing that it should not be
to hide; to keep to oneself
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
plain; plateau; tableland
ordinary; common; mediocre