to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
influence; clout; leverage
quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord
moderate faction; moderates
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
interruption; suspension; break
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
settlement; solution; resolution
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
to accept; to receive; to agree
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
surging crowd; wave of humanity; stampede
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
relay station (esp. on Edo-period highway); post station; stage
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
street at night; making a night journey
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
defense; defence; protection
street; quarter; district; area
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
surely; certainly; without doubt
Japanese person; Japanese people