because; the reason is; if you want to know why
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
to (an extent); up to; there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...; even if there is no need to ... (at least ...)
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
general public; the masses
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
tone (of voice); manner of talking
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to pluck; to pick; to tear
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
transactions; dealings; business
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
to begin to dance; to break into a dance
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to make an appearance; to show up
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can