footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
trade promotion by a government or industrial leader
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective
to come back; to bloom a second time
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
inland districts; inland areas
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
to play a central role; to take a leading part
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
young bird; chick; fledgling; hina doll; doll displayed during the Girls' Festival
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
body; physique; build; stature
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
it's been a long time; long time no see
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
himself; yourself; herself
whole nation; whole land; whole country
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
righteousness; justice; right
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
religious mission; religious proclamation
basic principle; fundamental principle
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge