in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
overlooking; turning a blind eye
eyes and ears; seeing and hearing; one's attention; one's interest
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
whispering into a person's ear
had better ...; had better not ...
putting an idea into someone's head; suggestion; hint
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
second; secondary; quadratic (function, equation, etc.); second-order
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
to be quiet (due to lack of activity); to be in a slump (of a business)
naturally; of course; understandably
medical care; medical treatment
means of survival; means of escape; way out of a difficulty
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
preeminence; supremacy; distinction; excellence
proposal; offer; request; application
to be a point of honor; to affect someone's good name
objection; dissent; protest
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
honor; honour; credit; prestige
fame; distinction; rise; advancement
instead; but (on the other hand)
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
for the present; for the time being; at present; in the meantime
city councillor; city councilor; city assemblyman
opinion; intention; thought
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
election campaign; political campaign; campaigning; electioneering; canvassing
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)