closely-guarded secret; top secret
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
commander-in-chief; Taishōgun; one of the eight gods of the koyomi
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
lover; boyfriend; girlfriend; soul mate
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
talk; story; conversation
discussion; deliberation; thought; opinion
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
silver-gray hair; silver-grey hair; attractive older man with some gray hair
cold reception; inhospitality
to know (a person); to think
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
mountain range; mountain belt
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
calm before a storm; lull before the storm
blocking the way; standing in the way
mudskipper (Boleophthalmus pectinirostris); goggle-eyed goby
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
in company; among people; philtrum; vertical groove between the nose and the upper lip
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
professional killer; hit man
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
pleased to make your acquaintance
man's man; man aggressively pursuing sex and riches; (lit.) carnivore