to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
presence (of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.); outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade); My Lord; My Lady
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
programme; program; plans; arrangements
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means; very hard to manage
individual; private person; personal; natural person
combat power; fighting strength
militant (faction, group, person, etc.); hardliner who favors force over compromise; hawk
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
end; tip; extremities; rank and file; part of an organisation furthest from the centre
king; sovereign; daimyo with a domain of one or more provinces (Edo period)
reserve; reticence; unfriendliness; estrangement
hostility; animosity; enmity
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic
speech; tongue; dialect; brogue; bento; Japanese box lunch; petal
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
viewing as a problem; problematizing
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to make trouble; to rock the boat; to make waves; to aggravate a situation
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
postponement; deferment; hesitation; delaying; suspended sentence
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to complain persistently; to gripe; to grumble; to die
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number