already known; well-known
execution; carrying out; performance; lead monk performing various tasks in a temple
nothing but; none other than
regiment of military policemen
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
maintenance of public order; maintaining security
(one's) master; Lord; the main thing; the majority
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
very interesting; of great interest
information discovery; disclosure of information
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to ask for instructions; to ask for someone's opinion; to inquire of; to invoke an oracle; to consult an oracle
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
husband and wife; married couple
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
biological child; one's own child
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
billboard; advertising sign
script; screenplay; scenario
to incorporate; to include; to fill (a vessel) with
incitement; sedition; agitation; abetting
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
figurative expression; metaphorical expression
ventilation; communication (within an organisation); openness
reform; reformation; reorganization
traitor (to one's country); quisling
general public; the masses
depravity; corruption; degradation
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
standard-bearer; flag-bearer