then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to grow up; to become an adult
to have an idea; to have a clue
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
(young) hoodlum; delinquent boy; small-time yakuza; brat; little shit
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
false accusation; pretext; picking a quarrel; committing oneself
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
again; once more; a second time
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
successor; replacement; second wife
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
desire to act only in one's self-interest; selfish desires
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
letting (someone) die without helping
(Platonic) ideal (of how things ought to be, e.g. human rights); foundational principle; idea; conception (e.g. of the university); doctrine; ideology
prefectural government; prefectural administration
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to return evil for good; to return a favour with spite (favor)