self-defense; self-defence
alternation of generations
ultraconservatism; archconservatism
conservative swing; drift to the right; rightward trend
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
outline; summary; gist; basic points
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict
to atone for; to expiate; to redeem; to make up for; to compensate for
with shoes on; rudely; thoughtlessly
to betray one's country (to an enemy)
to put one's heart and soul (into); to completely devote oneself (to)
cave; hollow; cavity; hollow
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
patriotic concern for the future of one's country
improvement of labor conditions (labour)
interference in the domestic affairs of another country
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
fashion (current) of the times; general drift of affairs
beyond imagination; unimaginable
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
public power; governmental authority
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
family quarrel; quarrel between parent and child
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
dominant player (e.g. in politics); single strong player
self-cleansing power; being capable of purifying oneself
healthy; sound; wholesome