such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
association; union; guild
unrestrained; unreserved; candid; frank
Kumamoto (city, prefecture)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
retiring high-ranking government officials taking a lucrative job in a private or semi-private corporation; command (from superior to inferior, government to private sector, etc.); order; descent from heaven
future (usually near); prospects
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
occupying forces (esp. of the Allies in Japan after World War II)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
double suicide; lovers' suicide
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
dying in vain; wasteful sacrifice of life
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
pine tree (Pinus spp.); highest (of a three-tier ranking system)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
president (of an organization); director general; governor (of a central bank); party leader (esp. LDP)
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)