attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
superior; superiors; senior
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
intimacy; affection; familiarity
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
to boost; to force up; to push up
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)
paying an unannounced visit; rudeness
personal combat; one-to-one fight
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to step forward; to take a step forward
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
tomfoolery; monkey business
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
sweet and sour; bittersweet
Anatidae (duck family of birds)
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
(United States of) America; USA
one shō (approx. 1.8 litres)
peace and tranquillity; halcyon times of peace; peaceful world
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to become dim; to become blurred
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
formal marriage interview
history; pedigree; lineage