counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
specialization; specialisation
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
wide turn; detour; the long way around
admiration and devotion; hearty submission
speaking voice; talking voice
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
great disaster; horrible tragedy; catastrophe; catastrophic event; catastrophic incident; dire calamity
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
casualties; killed and wounded; human damage
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
human intellect; knowledge
release; emission; ejection
sphere; counter for balls
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
to serve; to work for; to attend
majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance
not budging an inch; to stand one's ground
self-consciousness; self-awareness
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for