to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
clatter; clank; rattling; capsule toy vending machine
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to devote oneself wholeheartedly to; to sacrifice one's health for; to risk one's life
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
rising (smoke, clouds, etc.); rolling up; billowing up
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis); soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae)
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
(police) detective; criminal matter
it is I who should say so
protective coloration; protective colouration; camouflage
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
locking technique in judo
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
daimyo's spare residence or emergency refuge; residence of a daimyo's successor
stupid plan; inane way of doing something; (one's own) plan or project
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
locational advantage; advantageous position
to turn on; to switch on; to light up