to put the scalpel to; to perform an operation on; to take drastic measures to get to the bottom of something; to make a searching inquiry; to put something under the microscope
to offend someone; to give offence; to hurt someone's feelings
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
to let (someone) take hold of your hand
act which serves the interests of (benefits) the enemy
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
curiosity-seeking; bizarre (crime, etc.); grotesque; abnormal
to strum (an instrument); to thrum; to pluck
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
to offer; to present; to serve (food and drink); to offer (to the gods); to set up (before an altar)
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
to fulfill one's responsibility
(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext
clicking; clopping; clacking
playing dead; feigning death; playing possum
break room; lounge (e.g. in an onsen); resting room
(arch.) retainer; (arch.) attendant; Omi (hereditary title; orig. one of the two highest such titles, later demoted to sixth highest of eight)
to writhe; to squirm; to wriggle
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down
tattoo (esp. not traditional Japanese)
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
destroying; annihilating; eradicating
feudal lord; (arch.) mansion; (arch.) palace
conference room; place of assembly
relief squad; rescue party
manageable; tractable; easy to care for; easy to deal with; easy to handle
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
miscreant; scoundrel; villain
song of praise; eulogy; paean; hymn
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
the treasure that is children; child