immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
master sergeant; sergeant major (JSDF)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
recommendation; referral; endorsement
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
second lieutenant; sublieutenant; ensign
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
platoon commander; section commander
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
ingredient; component; composition
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
general; popular; common; typical
ardent; passionate; vehement
democracy; popular sovereignty; Democratic Party (esp. DPJ)
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
government; administration
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
unique; peculiar; singular
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
flight from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
desire for improvement (in social standing, etc.); ambition to rise in the world
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture