thinking (about a matter) for a long time; contemplating for a long time; lengthy consideration; pondering
again (and again); once again; yet again
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
getting or keeping acquainted with; keeping or establishing useful contacts
appearance; air; condition; state; form
pipe; tube; channels, official or otherwise; (business) connections; tobacco pipe
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
indiscriminate reading; unsystematic reading; desultory reading; reading at random
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
third day of the month; three days
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
important matter (for discussion (deliberations))
to take (be in) charge of
recommendation; referral; endorsement
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
prime minister; premier; chancellor
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
clever; of quick intellect
minister of state; cabinet minister (Japan)
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
shrewdness; sharpness; astuteness; acumen; tact
important person; strategic person; key figure
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to place (in relation to the whole); to rank; to position; to locate
vice-minister; undersecretary
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
to return a favor (favour); to repay
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
covering; protection; backing; relief