that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
reformatory; juvenile training school; reform school; youth detention center (centre)
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
game arcade; video arcade
long ago; already; a long time ago
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
fumi-e; fumie; tablet bearing Christian images, on which Edo-period authorities forced suspected Christians to trample; allegiance test; loyalty test
(religious) faith; belief; creed
to attempt; to test; to try out
conversion (to a different religion, denomination, etc.); change (of ideology, interest, taste, etc.); switch
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
go that far; to that extent
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
hearing; audible sound; rumour; rumor; tasting (alcohol, tea, etc.)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
summoning of a sworn witness (court, Diet); subpoena
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to bring back; to restore
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
right in the midst of; right at the height of
chilly; unpleasantly cold