to play a central role; to take a leading part
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to allow light to pass through; to shine light through
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
great mistake; serious error; blunder; complete misunderstanding
person of paramount authority; supreme wielder of power
objection; dissent; protest
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
firm; strong; solid; stable
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
public employee; government employee; public-sector worker; public servant; civil servant
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
sound of voice; vocal sound
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
body and soul; mind and body
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to crack a joke; to tell a joke
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
modesty; humility; being humble
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
such; this sort of; like this
the other party (usu. in business); person or party with whom you are dealing (on the other end)
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
intracerebral; inside the brain; (occurring) in the mind; mental (e.g. image); imaginary
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration