point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; field inspection (e.g. in architecture, building)
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
intimidation; threat; bluster
independently; individually; separately; alone; singlehanded; unassisted
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
armaments; military preparations
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
Marine Corps; Royal Marines
power balance; balance of power
Japan Self-Defense Forces; JSDF; self-defence force; self-defense force
arms buildup; military expansion
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
many people; a large number of people
last days; the end; one's fate
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
(sales) promotion; (sales, advertising) campaign; campaign (for an election, social change, etc.); movement; (military) campaign
bashing; fierce criticism; bussing; busing; removing dirty dishes from tables in a restaurant
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
torrentially; swiftly flowing (water, esp. river); (speak) eloquently; fluently; flood of the times (moving strongly in one direction); current of the times
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
every part of the world; all over the world; the four corners of the world
dispute; conflict; trouble; unrest; strife
to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy); to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
Asian countries; Asian nations
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal