natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
traditional; conventional
sense of values; values; value system
to hold fast; to protect to the end
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
reform; reformation; reorganization
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
personal; individual; private
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
the Japanese; Japanese side; Japanese delegation; Japanese representatives
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
leader; boss; upper part of a flag; (Okinawa) bamboo poles with an attached vertical flag and an elaborate display at the top that are used during the annual fertility and thanks-giving festivals
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to understand; to make out
surely; certainly; without doubt
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping