strong person; the strong; the powerful
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
to turn over a new leaf; to mend one's ways; to reform
reward; honorarium; remuneration
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to do in place of or on behalf of (someone)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
(one's) master; Lord; the main thing; the majority
letter of consent; letter of intent; agreement document
document; official papers
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
leadership; initiative; spearhead
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
to make muddy (of a liquid); to make cloudy; to make turbid; to make ambiguous; to evade (e.g. the point); to be noncommittal about
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
ornamental garden stone (seemingly placed randomly to give the garden a more natural appearance); garden rock; sacrificed stone (in go); sacrifice (e.g. career, reputation); stones used in a foundation; riprap
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
one's manners; one's attitude
finishing blow; coup de grâce
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet