peacetime; time of peace; ordinary times; normal times
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
separate building; outbuilding; outhouse
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to assign; to allot; to allocate; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
this family; we; this house
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
moron; idiot; stupid person
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
manicure; nail polish; nail varnish
to repaint; to paint again; to break (a record); to rewrite; to remake
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
assertion; declaration; affirmation
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
unmarried; not yet married
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care