patching (up); cutting a part and pasting a new one (e.g. a shoji door); cut and paste
atrocious; fiendish; brutal; villainous
original method or procedure; serious; orthodox; classical
compilation; editing; recording
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
to pulverize; to break into pieces; to beat to a pulp; to defeat completely; to crush
profitable plan; good plan
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
however; having said that; but
shooter; vaccinator; inoculator; drummer (taiko, etc.)
slumping; flopping down; heavily rotating
one act (play, etc.); scene; event
to encamp; to take up positions
to stay up all night; to spend the night without sleep
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
national defence forces; national security forces
minority group (party); minority
quickening; foetal (fetal) movement; fomenting (trouble)
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
inspection; examination; checking
youtiao; deep-fried dough; Chinese cruller; Chinese fried churro
to grow up; to become an adult
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
open-minded; receptive; free from preconceived ideas
side effect; adverse reaction
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)