international politics; world politics
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
defense; defence; protection
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
Imperial Household Agency
noninvolvement; nonintervention; neutrality
tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
very loose; slowly; leisurely
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
adds force or indicates command
personal; individual; private
deployment; disposition; posting; stationing
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
breath; breathing; tone; mood
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
reduced drawing; miniature copy; microcosm; microcosmos
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
again; once more; a second time
a little bit; a little while
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs