department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to make one's rounds; to patrol
shopping; purchased goods
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
the other day; lately; recently
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
to approach; to draw near
backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to call each other; to call out to one another
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
arrogant; impudent; haughty; boastful
to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
strange; unfamiliar; unknown; unfamiliarity; strangeness; stranger
inspiration; afflatus; ability to sense the supernatural (esp. ghosts, etc.)
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
to lean against; to set against
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes