change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
first of all; in the first place; to begin with; for starters
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
general situation; whole situation; larger picture; overall situation of a game of go
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
expel the barbarians; expulsion of the foreigners; late Edo period (19th century) revolutionary slogan
land of the gods; Japan; China
delicious; appetizing; appetising
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
topic of discussion; agenda
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
spy; agent provocateur; covert operative; maker; builder; constructor
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
suddenly disappears somewhere
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
death; mortality; to die; to pass away
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
whirl of busyness; flurry of activity; being rushed off one's feet; having a very busy time (doing)
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
report; notification; tip; message (in information and communication theory)
frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
place of (new) post; (new) place of appointment
great antiquity; old-fashioned; long ago
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
gem; jewel; precious stone
in swarms; in great crowds
again and again; repeatedly
one's own expense; out-of-pocket expense
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like