management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
failure; collapse; breakdown; break-up; bankruptcy
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
sharp-edged tool; sharp weapon; convenience; facility; superior talent; outstanding ability
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to be superfluous; to be in excess; to be more than enough
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
progress; advance; improvement; development
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
hard to get; hard to come by
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
depravity; corruption; degradation
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
United Nations resolution; UN resolution
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
foolhardy; reckless; fearless
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
overflowing; effusive; exuberant; bountiful
like water; like it grows on trees
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
level; standard; water level
interruption (e.g. of a conversation)
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion
to stir; to mix; to banter; to make fun of (what a person says); to stir up