to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
no way to do; nothing can be done
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
sheltered upbringing; person who has had a sheltered upbringing; (lit.) hothouse upbringing
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed); location of the fight between the Asuras and Shakra; difficulties (in a love relationship); crunch time (esp. for cartoonists)
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
that day; the very same day
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
cooperation; collaboration
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to be helpful; to be useful
personal (employee); employed; retained
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)