to rise; to swell; to be promoted
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
this (very thing); this precisely
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
decision; settlement; definition
if so; in that case; in that situation
diplomatic negotiations; negotiations through diplomatic channels
(not) even once; (not) ever
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
probe each other; sound each other out
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)