belief; faith; adherence; espousal
disguising oneself as a man; dressing as a man (for a woman); male clothing
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
academic advisor (e.g. at a university research lab)
match; game; bout; contest
term of office; tenure; incumbency
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
to open (one's eyes) wide
reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation
charcoal; charred remains
powerful family; powerful clan
viewing as ...; seeing as ...; treating as ...; regarding as ...
strong-willed; strong of heart
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
main building (as opposed to an annex, outbuilding, etc.); this library; this museum; this theatre
shellfish; seashell; shell
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
round; spherical; circular
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
unreality; becoming disconnected from reality
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
propaganda work; propaganda efforts (maneuvers)
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
patriotic feelings; patriotism
shyness; bashfulness; shame
easily mixed up (e.g. similar words); easily mistaken; confusing; misleading; equivocal; ambiguous
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence