only recently; just of late
preface; introduction; preamble
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
to fill in a hole; to plug a gap (money, personnel, etc.); to make up for a deficiency; to cover a deficit
collateral family; subsidiary line; affiliate; coset
burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
to fail (in getting a job); to miss out (at fishing, hunting, etc.); to be left out; to be crowded out
votive objects for a home shrine; ritual article
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
crops; agricultural produce
political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
human-wave tactics; throwing people at a problem
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
one's business; reading of scriptures before a (statue of) Buddha; bargain; discount; (arch.) money paid to a prostitute or geisha
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time
person concerned; interested party; related party
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned