a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
a little; a bit; slightly
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
(one) could even say that
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
business world; business circles; (the) industry
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
together with; same; both; all; including ...
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
quick-tempered; having little patience; impatient
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
professional jester; professional entertainer; comedian; flatterer; sycophant; brown-noser
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
rustling of leaves; rustling of grass
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
intimidation; threat; bluster
to chase; to run after; to pursue