to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
(how) many times; (how) often
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
sliding; slipping; slide; "slide" under the opponents stones by playing a move (usually keima or ogeima) on the second line
(economic) depression; recession; slump
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
declaration of war; proclamation of war
(on the) sea; surface of the sea
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
rapid decrease; sharp reduction; sudden drop; recession
difficult situation; adverse circumstances; predicament; trouble; dilemma; distress
company president; manager; director
holder of a title deed; stock holder; lease holder
matter for the court; (ending up as a) lawsuit; legal tussle; court fight
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
appellate court; court of appeal
Supreme Court (until 1947); Great Court of Cassation
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
dispute; contention; conflict; controversy
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
enterprise; business; company; corporation
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
temporarily; short period; once; one morning
lawsuit; suit; (legal) action; litigation
remote cause; underlying cause; indirect cause
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)