to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist
spouse; wife; husband; partner
to lay the foundation for (e.g. a theory); to lay the basis for
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
(of members of the Imperial family) becoming subjects of the state
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
being already (well) aware
applying (e.g. a technology); adoption
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
transfer (of one's name into another family register); transfer (to another team, company, etc.)
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
inheritance dispute; succession dispute
time of emergency; (in an) emergency
heir; inheritor; successor
flight from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
morality; moral principles
to distort; to strain (interpretation); to force (meaning)
flight time; number of flight hours
receiving (a message, letter, email, etc.); reception (radio, TV, etc.)
contact network; phone tree; contact information for relevant people (in a given organization)
to take measures (against); to take steps
seventh day of the month; seven days
verbal promise; one's word
beanbag; beanbag juggling game; bobbling the ball
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
mini-; miniskirt; mini-skirt
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to go out of fashion
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
to stay in one's heart; to be enduringly memorable; to be unforgettable
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)
to diminish (dampen) the spirit
foundation; basis; bedrock; substrate (circuit board)