worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
just a minute; small quantity
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
president (of an organization); director general; governor (of a central bank); party leader (esp. LDP)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
proceedings (e.g. parliament, congress); business (of the day)
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
the concerned government agencies; the ministries and agencies that are relevant to the matter at hand; the relevant authorities
permanent vice-president; undersecretary; vice-minister
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
to resound; to make a stir
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
foreigner; foreign citizen; foreign national; alien; non-Japanese
in order; in turn; one by one
story; tale; talk; discussion
discovery; detection; finding
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
race (of people); type of person
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
discrimination; discernment; identification