both in name and reality; both in name and substance
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
probe; inquiry; enquiry; investigation
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
to be manageable; to be able to handle
natural; intrinsic; from birth
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
traditional winter hunters in Tōhoku; matagi
lucky; fortunate; timely; convenient
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
saber (cavalry sword); sabre
female; smaller (of the two); weaker; (arch.) woman; (arch.) wife
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (a letter) till called for
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; to find someone's fault; to get evidence on someone; to get a lead on someone
patrol car; police car; squad car; cruiser
flashing lights; revolving lights; lights used on the top of emergency vehicles
bungler; greenhorn; low quality (of crops, fruits, etc.); poor produce; wasp larva (esp. of yellowjacket species Vespula flaviceps; used as food); bee larva
reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out
raw materials; ingredients
entertainment; amusement; fun
being good at thoughtfulness for others; thoughtful and considerate person
hard worker; person who perseveres; person who doesn't give up; eager beaver; bitter-ender
to consider others' feelings; to sympathize with someone's feelings
to facilitate; to make easy; to simplify
inheritance from a parent (property, trait, physique, etc.)
damage; injury; defamation; harm
with a burst of strength; rapidly; in one go
to wrap up (in); to roll up (in); to tuck (up)
to look unconcerned; to assume a composed look
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
deliberate hindrance; obstruction