to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
surname; family name; last name
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
in one's own way or style
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
to shake one's head (in denial)
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to butt into a conversation (from someone uninvolved)
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
cold water; cold sake; cold; cool
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
go that far; to that extent
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
changing the subject; on a different note; by the way
declaration of war; proclamation of war
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
for today; for the time being
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
news flash; news special; special newscast; special news bulletin
success; prosperity; boom
step; stride; counter for steps
to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)