plain; field; hidden (structural) member; wild; lacking a political post
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
Izumi (former province located in the southwest of present-day Osaka Prefecture)
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
scene; sight; scenario; setting
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
election; selection; choice
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
race (of people); type of person
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
cooperation; collaboration
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
clear; precise; definite; distinct
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)