top-heavy; big-headed; overly-theoretical
to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder
cannot be compared with; no match for
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
working in the fields; working on a farm
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
to keep away; to keep at a distance
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
1000 pounds; 1000 kan; 1000 yen; 1000 pieces of gold; great weight; pricelessness
incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal
way of solving (a problem); solution
to be found; to be discovered
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
going side-by-side; going abreast; running concurrently; occurring at the same time; keeping pace with
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
(within a) territory; domains
settlement; solution; resolution
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
life circumstances; lifestyle; (family) finances
river management; river improvement; flood control
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
embezzlement; misappropriation; usurpation
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
one's own profits; one's own pockets
such; like that; that sort of; very
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
again and again; repeatedly
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
decisive; resolute; drastic
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness