to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
heart; guts; nerve; central part
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
undefeated; unbeatable; invincible
sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
military force; military strength
study; research; investigation
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
defense capability; defence capability
calamity; disaster; accident
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
related (by blood); blood-related; of the same blood
height (of body); stature
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
ill will; malice; evil intent