root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
substantial matter; significant item
grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
to need; to call for; to require
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
existing (between); interposition; intervention; involvement
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
funny story; funny anecdote
national border; provincial border
full view; plain sight; completely visible
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
playing shogi with a handicap of the rook and bishop; participating in a contest while missing key players, pieces, etc.
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
promise; vow; engagement; convention; rule; resolution
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
array; muster; line-up; full force
commandant; commanding officer; general
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
the three powers of government (legislative, executive and judicial)
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
adviser; advisor; consultant
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
home position; origin; usual place (for something)
person given as a reference; witness; potential suspect; person of interest; witness
presence; sitting with; being with
the people; citizens; the populace
moral support; emotional support; spiritual support
(one's) inner voice; voice of one's heart; what one really thinks
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
rapidly; one after the other; without hesitation; unreservedly; sound of tramping; stomping
continuous track; caterpillar track
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
present day; modern times; recent times; early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)
oil; petroleum; kerosene; paraffin
internal combustion engine
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity