this is why; this means; it is the case that
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
unjustified; unwarranted; unfounded; baseless; groundless
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
distress; wretched condition
(preliminary) skirmish; prelude; preliminary encounter; warm-up match (e.g. before a final)
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
changing one's clothes; (arch.) lady court attendant
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
prudence; discretion; thought
god of pestilence; god who spreads infectious diseases; jinx; hoodoo; pest
poop; faeces; feces; crap; trash; garbage
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
vehement objection; bitter opposition
piling shame on top of shame
dignity; majesty; sanctity
(organ) rejection; unthinking dismissal; strong reaction (against)
loud sound; loud reverberation
to be outpushed; to lose a pushing competition
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
regretful; sorrowful; bitter; contrition
acid reflux; bile reflux; pyrosis; gloating; gratification; satisfaction
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese