common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
financial power; financial means; wealth
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
(political) power; authority; influence
armed might; military power; the sword; force
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
pecking order; hierarchical relationship; vertical relationship; hyponymy
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
distrust; unjust suspicion
to need; to call for; to require
authority; power; influence
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
guardhouse; detention barracks
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
family; relatives; dependents; household
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
unsuited; inappropriate; improper; undeserved
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
taking food with one's chopsticks upside down (a breach of etiquette)
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
duty room; staff room; waiting room
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)
invitation; introduction; temptation
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to say no more; to sink into silence