to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
favourite child; favourite student; apple of one's eye
cold reception; inhospitality
taking something into consideration; making allowances; discounting
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
parents' partiality for their children; parents overvaluing their children
to decline (of morals, character, etc.); to become vulgar (e.g. of a conversation); to stoop (to); to be ruined; to go under; to fall (into hell)
father and child; father and son; father and daughter
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
shooter; vaccinator; inoculator; drummer (taiko, etc.)
to rebuild; to reconstruct
but; however; even though; even if
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
decentralization of power; decentralisation of power
to have secret communications (with); to conspire (with)
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden
selfishness; self-interest
mortal enemy; sworn enemy; nemesis
vertex; apex; top (e.g. of a mountain); summit; top (of a profession, field, etc.); summit
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
lines of the palm; aptitude; handwriting; tesuji; skillful, precise move which is the best or most efficient in a local position
to light (a fire); to kindle; to incite; to instigate; to stir up
to incorporate; to work into; to insert
dissidents; troublemakers; disturbing elements
fabrication; forgery; falsehood; hoax
at a stroke; with a single swoop
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
certain; definite; clear; credible
head; brains; intellect; understanding
groan; moan; growl; snarl; hum (e.g. of a motor); buzz
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
research institute; (research) laboratory
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
to sing at the top of one's voice; to belt out a song; to express one's feelings fully in a poem; to praise in poetry
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic