to knock down; to tear down; to crush (e.g. enemy); to throw into confusion; to refute; to pick apart
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
fabrication; forgery; falsehood; hoax
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
reason; cause; circumstances
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
main question; real issue at hand
in a few days; in the near future; soon; one of these days
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
to dig up and expose (a secret, hidden crime, etc.)
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
watchful waiting; careful supervision
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
to take someone's life; to kill someone
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to not take seriously; to take lightly
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
diversion (from e.g. one's worries); distraction
to wash away; to rinse off
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
bad example from which one can learn; good example of what not to do (esp. how not to behave); negative example
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
implication (in a crime); involvement; (arch.) sitting in a row (in the same seat)
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
discord; breaking up (e.g. friendship)
reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese