deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
horn; antler; antenna; feeler; horn-like projection (e.g. peaks of whipped cream)
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
poorly made article; defective article; Gautama Buddha
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
to brush off; to shake off
hard struggle; strenuous effort
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
acting arbitrarily on one's own authority; acting arbitrarily without consultation
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
Budget Committee (of the Upper and Lower Houses of the Diet); budget committee
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
to be crowded; to be packed; to be jammed
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
custom; habit; customary practice
the people; citizens; the populace
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
propagation (e.g. a religion); proselytizing; missionary work
Buddhist temple; religious building; church; cathedral
firmly rooted; deep-seated
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
family restaurant (varied menu options, inexpensive); casual dining restaurant
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name