monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; non-human primate
back to back; discord; feud; opposite sides of the same coin
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
fascination; bewitchment; entrancement; dazzlement
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
quickly; swiftly; already; before; long time ago
how kind of you; that's very nice of you; kindly
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
entrance; admission; entering
outside world; physical world
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
ninefold; imperial palace; the Court
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
probe into the truth (of the matter); dig into the real facts of the case; get at the root of a matter
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
election; selection; choice
examination method; method of investigation; search procedure
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
carving; engraving; chiselled features
leader; guide; mentor; coach
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
whole house; whole audience