challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
the Emperor's person or presence
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
ago; since; before; previous
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
sense of values; values; value system
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); permeation (of a liquid, etc.); soaking; osmosis
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
our country; our land; one's own country
recklessness; daredevilry; rashness; (arch.) long-lasting
popular (with); in favour (with); well received
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
to be hesitant; to feel timid
vice; immorality; corruption
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to go to the bottom of an affair; to inquire into the origin
pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
(social) position; status
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
encouragement; promotion; inducement; incitement; stimulation
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
speech and conduct; words and deeds
pathological; morbid; unhealthy; diseased; unwholesome; abnormal