machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
specialization; specialisation
remodeling; remodelling; restructuring; modding
superman; superwoman; Ubermensch (e.g. Nietzsche's ideal man of the future); overman
wisdom; intelligence; intellect
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
view (of life, etc.); outlook
to erase all trace of something
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
to assemble; to set up; to construct
series; sequence; keiretsu (group); conglomeration of businesses linked by cross-shareholdings; affiliated; subsidiary
being surrounded by enemies on all sides; being betrayed (forsaken) by everybody
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
infancy; childhood; tender age
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
movements; behavior; behaviour; bearing; deportment; manners
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
management; administration; operation
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
democracy; popular sovereignty; Democratic Party (esp. DPJ)
to sieve; to sift; to winnow; to screen (candidates)
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
leading; prominent; eminent; counting on one's fingers
leading aristocrat; great house; grand seigneur; boyar
deep regret; great disappointment
financial power; financial means; wealth