to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
dull sound; muffled sound
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
to toady; to be obsequious
to get strong; to gain strength
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
antsy; agitated; irritated; anxious; vexed
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
entreaty; supplication; petition
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
preservation; retainment; keeping
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
secret information; intelligence
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold); to be chilled
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
surely (not); certainly (not)
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to look down on; to make light of