to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
irritating; troublesome; gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; heavy (weather); cloudy
common front; united front
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
jealousy; roasted rice cake
treatment (of a person); dealing with
chief vassal; senior statesman
capital punishment; death penalty; maximum penalty; ultimate punishment
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
reduction of penalty; commutation of a sentence
military force; military strength
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
death penalty; capital punishment
blow; shock; strike; batting
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
nonchalantly; without a care
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
to be subject to punishment; to be punished
self-defense; self-defence
strength; power; proficiency; ability
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
beauty; siren; courtesan; prostitute
either way; in any case; one way or another
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
commander; commanding officer; CO
to suffer mentally; to be in emotional pain
Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568 CE); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition
uninhabited island; desert island
political offense; political offence; political crime; political offender; political prisoner; prisoner of conscience
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf