(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to glare at each other; to confront each other
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma; figurehead; leader without real power
to be helpful; to be useful
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to wring the neck; to strangle
inexpert or untrained eyes
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
son of a bitch; piece of shit
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
sublime; noble; high-minded
attractive body; nice-looking body
cosplay (dressing in costume, esp. as a manga character, etc.)
(cute) suffix for familiar person; cute adjective form
to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush; to be infatuated
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation