circulation (of money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (of air, water, etc.); ventilation; flow
special; particular; peculiar; unique
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
connection; link; relationship
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
false rumor (rumour); groundless rumor; misinformation
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
source of information; intelligence source; message source
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
source; origin; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison
to blur; to shade off; to gradate; to obscure; to make ambiguous
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
to some extent; to a certain extent
to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. of fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
physical distribution; distribution of goods; logistics
pointing out; identification
to be damaged; to receive damage
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
to lift (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to raise; to hoist; to manipulate (a price) upward; to (artificially) raise; to push up
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
how; in what way; by what means
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters