as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
official regulations; inner rules
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
to make trouble; to rock the boat; to make waves; to aggravate a situation
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
charge (of something); matter in one's charge; (one's) assignment; (one's) job
second; number two; runner-up
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
moving to a different location to start a new job; (proceeding to) new appointment
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
you could say; you might say; verging on the
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
in advance; beforehand; previously
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
to take (be in) charge of
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
birth and growth; giving birth and raising; development; breeding
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
old family; old-established family; one's old home; one's childhood home
headship of a family; family property
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to think too much; to be over-concerned
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted