large crowd; large herd; large flock; large school; large shoal; swarm
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
watch stand; watcher's seat; attendant's booth (e.g. at an onsen)
status elevation; upgrading; promotion
as (for); for; in the capacity of
craft; cunning; guile; serpentine wisdom
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
enamel; enamelled metalware (sinks, pots, etc.)
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
several shots; several blows
(sound of a) gunshot; (gun) report
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
to pass (of time); to elapse
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
so; like this; in this way
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to make coffee; to brew coffee
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
pyrotechnic signal; signal flare
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
percussion hammer; firing hammer; cocking piece
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
way; method; means; resource; course
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily