if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
order; discipline; regularity; system; method
breaking (an agreement, promise); cancellation (of a contract)
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
stakeout; ambush; lookout; watch; paste-up; collage
on the board (shogi, go, etc.)
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
endurance; perseverance; patience
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
information; (brief) notice; letting someone know; first report; initial report
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
to roar; to thunder; to become well known; to become famous; to pound (of one's heart); to throb
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
end; tip; extremities; rank and file; part of an organisation furthest from the centre
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
(courteous) invitation; call
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
diversion; distraction; feint
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
safety; welfare; well-being
to break; to tear; to pierce; to split; to burst
to strike (someone) down; to knock down; to thrash; to place firmly
attendant; valet; servant; follower
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
lodging (house); accommodation; hotel; housing (for government employees)
welcoming honored guests (esp. from overseas)
dignity; grace; nobility; grade; quality; fineness
even though it is not; despite not
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
reception hall (esp. for visiting state dignitaries); guest house; State Guest House (esp. Akasaka palace, also guest house in Kyoto)
with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
high alert; a state of high alert; on alert
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
behaviour; behavior; conduct
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures