follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
avoidance of responsibility; shirking (one's) responsibility
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to steer a ship; to manage; to take command; to take the helm
head; brains; intellect; understanding
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
by today; before the day is over
schedule; program; programme; agenda
to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
that day; the very same day
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
to shake; to sway; to waver
that is to say; so that means
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
second; number two; runner-up
emperor (of Japan); mikado
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
originally; by nature; from the start
vassal state; vassal nation; dependency
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word