to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
troops; group members; team members; SDF officials
if you think about it; come to think of it
results; record; grades; marks
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
to be answerable (for); to take the blame
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryō system or Meiji Grand Council system)
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
by your leave; with your permission
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
participation; joining; entry
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
scale; scope; plan; structure
to be by far the best; to be much better; to excel; to be exceptional; to be prominent; to be outstanding
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
to screw up (one's face); to scrunch up; to pucker up; to furrow (one's brow); to wrinkle
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
testimony; (verbal) evidence
to be silent; to say nothing
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
the way one talks; one's way of speaking
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care