(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
incitement; sedition; agitation; abetting
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
people; citizens; subjects; folk
(political) power; authority; influence
to consider others' feelings; to sympathize with somebody's feelings
strategic withdrawal; strategic retreat
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
silence (not speaking); muteness
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
composed expression; clear face
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
carriage porch; entranceway; porte cochere
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
secretary (government); director; chief
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
reinstatement; reappointment
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
to toady; to be obsequious
self-indulgence; doing as one pleases
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
comical (story, song); comic; the comedy business (rakugo, manzai, etc.); something laughable
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
young girl; lass; adolescent female
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to come and go; to go back and forth