half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing
idealistic theory; unrealistic argument
to tread on thin ice; to walk on thin ice; to take a grave risk; to be in a precarious situation
in any case; at all events; no matter how things turn out; whichever way it goes
otherwise; or else; if not
to make; to make (something) what it should be; to cause to be
widely; extensively; far and wide; everywhere; all around; generally
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
lack of innovation; stupidity
continuation; continuance; maintenance; persistence; going on
fiction; fabrication; concoction
submitting to (a demand, one's fate, etc.); putting up with; resigning oneself to; accepting (without complaint)
tipsy; pleasantly drunk; mellow; entranced; enchanted; captivated
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
grip (of hand); grip strength
without permission; without notice
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
glove (esp. in sports); mitt; globe
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
jealousy; regarding with jealousy
delay; putting off; procrastination
they; those guys; those fellows
conformity; alignment; tuning; same tone; same pitch
unable to find the words to thank someone; unable to thank someone enough
veil of darkness; curtain of night
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
night attack; nocturnal assault
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
to border; to fringe; to hem; to edge
with energy; vigorously; cheerfully; assertively; lustily
changing completely; transformation