to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
nothing one can say (e.g. about something perfect); not a thing one can complain about; better than one could hope for
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
member of the Diet; Diet member; member of parliament; MP
president (of a society); chairman
recommendation; referral; endorsement
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
support group; fan club; (election) committee
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
to be bothered (by something); to suffer
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to keep (a person) waiting
place near the mountains; hilly section of a city (e.g. Tokyo, Kobe, Yokohama)
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful