great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
round shape; circle; circular form
management; administration; operation
political measures; policy
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
living flesh; flesh and blood; physical body of Buddha or a bodhisattva
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
district; section; sector
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
to be in danger of; to be liable to
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
stationing (e.g. of troops); garrison
all present; all concerned; all of us
the other day; a few days ago
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
affiliated with; under jurisdiction of; under the umbrella
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
to assert; to declare; to list (one by one); to enumerate; to spread rumours (rumors); to go on and on (about)
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
drama; play; powerful drug
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy