territory; domain; dominion; possession
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
however; nevertheless; but; and yet; whereas; while
the present time; new; recent
military campaign; battle; war
to differ (in); to have different ...; to be different (in terms of ...)
outside the country; abroad
colony; (Japanese) settlement (in Brazil)
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
within the borders of a country; domestic soil; inland; interior; Japan proper (as opposed to its overseas colonies); homeland
to cease; to stop; to be over
to come to (a serious state); to reach
offensive strength; offensive power; striking power
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
authorities; relevant authorities; authorities concerned; this office
Japan proper (sometimes excluding the Ryukyu islands and other remote islands); mainland Japan
invasion (e.g. of a country); raid; aggression
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
unified effort of government and private sector
very serious matter; matter of very grave concern; momentous event
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)