denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
be (that) as it may; having said that
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
logistical support; combat service support
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
strength; power; proficiency; ability
in the same manner as before; the same as always
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection
to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
high efficiency; high performance
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
declaration; proclamation; announcement
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
with one's life (protect, etc.); at the cost of one's life
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter