entirely; completely; all; nothing but
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
bridge building; mediation; go-between; intermediary; (through the) good offices (of someone)
severe caning (60-100 times)
sublimation; sublimating (an emotion, impulse, etc.); channelling; diverting
joint together; opposite; facing
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
messenger; police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
to be impressed; to greatly admire
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); permeation (of a liquid, etc.); soaking; osmosis
obstinate; inflexible; thickheaded
congress; parliament; diet; legislative assembly
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
schedule; program; programme; agenda
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
busy; hectic; frantic; restless; hurried; fidgety
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)
trial manufacture; experiment; test piece; prototype
to refer to; to use as reference
goes before a verb to strengthen its meaning or to add emphasis
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
damp; moist (negative nuance)
work fiend; devil for work
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
continuation; persisting; lasting; sustaining; enduring
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
extensive; vast range; wide scope
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
exposure to wind; severe criticism
naturally; of course; understandably
all over the body; from head to foot; all over