theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
as (for); for; in the capacity of
Shikoku (smallest of the four main islands of Japan)
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to exclude (somebody); to ignore; to keep in the dark; to leave out of the loop
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
surely (not); certainly (not)
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to push in; to force into; to break in (e.g. into a house); to intrude
resemblance; similarity; likeness; analogy
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
to some extent; to a certain extent
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
to try all possible means
to win fame; to be widely-known; to be well known; to make a name for oneself
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
being under military occupation
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
process; course; mechanism
developer (of software, video games, etc.)
action of making something; -ification
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
stationing (e.g. of troops); garrison
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for