clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
suppression (e.g. of free speech); force-out
bright place; the light; the open; light of day; public knowledge
foolishness; stupidity; silliness
pact; convention; agreement
Japan's three antinuclear principles (against producing, possessing and allowing the entry of nuclear weapons into Japanese territory)
big problem; major issue; big controversy
firm promise; definite promise
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
official announcement; proclamation
natural accompaniment; inseparable pair; inevitable aspect (of something); part and parcel; supplementary printed insert (in a book or magazine); appendix
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
relations with America; relationship with America
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
chaotic state; turmoil; disarray; labyrinth
(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment
position in a game; state of the game; situation; stage; phase
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
warships and other vessels; naval vessels
Eisaku Satō (1901.3.27-1975.6.3; Prime Minister of Japan, 1964-72)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
advocate; disputant; debater; (present) writer; author
to exert oneself; to make efforts
winning a prize; receiving an award; being awarded
having no way of knowing; being completely ignorant of
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
multipolarization; multipolarisation
to exercise one's authority (over); to influence; to glare (at); to scowl; to glower
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
frontline (military) base; forward base; outpost