burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
out of the question; unthinkable; impossible
prompt decision; quick decision; immediate judgement; summary judgment; summary judgement
as affairs stand; judging from the present situation; as things are now
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
(right at the) side; just beside
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
document; official papers
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
sense of values; values; value system
good person; virtuous person
saint; wise and virtuous person (esp. in Confucianism); great religious teacher; refined sake
love of; affection for; enthusiast for; being attractive to; being liked by
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation
conditionally; with conditions attached
something useless; (lit.) picture of rice cakes
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
key person; important person
dazzling victory; win of a rank-and-file wrestler over the grand champion
at all costs; at any cost; surmounting all difficulties
supply; supplying; replenishment
central part; heart (of a city)
place; situation; position; location
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
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