surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
illegal entry (into a country); illegal immigration
and also; and on top of that; so (I take it that ...); then ...; (arch.) in that case; (arch.) if so
noshi; long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
different suitabilities; being cut out for certain things (and not for others)
kind; cordial; hospitable; serious (of an illness)
himself; yourself; herself
command; control; commander
hesitation; hindrance; washroom
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
to strike a pose (in kabuki); to assume a posture; to make a proud gesture; to put on an air of confidence; to speak boastfully
to row a boat; to nod off; to doze off
shore; bank (of a body of water)
jam-packed; packed in like sardines
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
(medical) follow-up; observation
links; chain; shackle; linking
level ground; plain; flatland
dim; vague; indistinct; faint; obscure
crying in sympathy; infectious crying
august (in ref. to the emperor or the gods); imperial; divine
tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
to wield a baton; to swing a baton; to lead; to direct; to command
not at all tense; relaxed; calm
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
first thing after rising; as soon as getting up
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
to be ruined; to go under; to perish; to be destroyed
smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal
mix-up; mistake; misunderstanding