countermeasure; counter-measure
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
annoyance; irritation; vexation; abdominal spasms; convulsions; cramps
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
as stated; verbatim; literally
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
watch; guard; lookout; surveillance; watchman; sentinel
god of death; death deity; Death; Grim Reaper
reading partway; leaving half-read
gloomy; melancholy; dreary; depressed; dismal
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
one's every action; every single move
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
chartula; bagged charge (for artillery); cartridge
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
complete change; about-face
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
hot-blooded; hot-headed; temperamental; impulsive