secret technique; secret art
body double; double; wire puller; person behind the scenes; shadow commander
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to wait for a favorable chance; to wait for a favourable chance
to make out with; to make cozy with (cosy); to do at one's own discretion
standard of revolt; banner of rebellion
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
obedience; submission; resignation
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
to fade; to discolor; to discolour; to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
to feel the heat; to suffer from the heat; to complain of the heat; to swelter
cold bath; taking a cold bath
inro; seal case; pill box; medicine case
play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest
geisha; Japanese singing and dancing girl; dressed-up beautiful woman
sooner or later; in due time; in due course
vista; view; scene; counter for scenes (in a play)
bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria var. hispida); calabash; moonflower (Ipomoea alba)
secret understanding; collusion
to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
groundless fear; thinking too much; making too much of
all right!; that's it!; thank God!; good!; I've got it!; I've done it!
to cut off the head of a sleeping person; to assassinate someone while they sleep; to catch someone off their guard by setting traps
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
bowl (ceramic, porcelain); counter for bowls of food or drink
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
(eating) heartily; energetically; vigorously; bulging (muscles); welling up (of strength, courage, etc.)
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
group engaged in some activity (players, companies, forces, etc.)
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
to feel oneself indebted to