(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
intelligence agency; intelligence bureau; Cabinet Intelligence Bureau (1940-1945)
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
squirrel's foot fern (Davallia mariesii); Lepisorus thunbergianus (species of fern); color of clothing layers under one's overcoat (light green on blue); ancient women's hairstyle; clothing patterned using squirrel's foot fern
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
the five elements (in Japanese philosophy: earth, water, fire, wind and void); five great wisdom kings
strong nation; powerful country
changing one's attitude or response according who one is talking to or dealing with
latest version; latest edition
polite; courteous; hospitable
supreme leader; ultimate leader
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
external; foreign (e.g. relations); public (e.g. image)
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
courtesy call; courtesy visit
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
luxury cruise ship; luxury liner
robbery; robbery case; burglary
line (of text); row; carya (austerities); samskara (formations); semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
robbery and murder; murder during robbery
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
watering hole; watering place
shower stall; shower cubicle; shower room
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)