in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
consists of; comprises; is made up of
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
false name; alias; assumed name; pseudonym
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
(present) head of a family
one's family and followers; one's whole clan
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
to gather; to collect; to assemble
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
associate; junior; assistant; runner-up
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
three generations; third generation immigrant; sansei; the third (e.g. Henry III)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
self and others; this and that; both sides; oneself and one's opponent; he and I
pecking order; hierarchical relationship; vertical relationship; hyponymy
gradually; slowly but steadily
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
celebration; congratulations