ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
and (also); both ... and; as well as
one's physical safety; personal security
immediate vassal (of the shogun; Kamakura and Muromachi periods); low-ranking vassal (of the shogun; Edo period)
retainer; vassal; servant
to gather (of people); to assemble; to hang out
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
formation; molding; making (up); repair (e.g. with plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
pair; two kinds; two ways
maintaining contact (with); keeping in contact (with); keeping in touch (with); introducing (unacquainted people); getting acquainted (with one another)
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
arrest; apprehension; capture
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
interior; inside; internal
escape; getting away (from); getting out (of); prolapse; proptosis
transfer; transport; transportation
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
recapture; retaking; recovery; taking back
in the midst of the enemy
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.