popular will; will of the people
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
following (a precedent, former policy, etc.); continuing with; sticking to; observing
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
motive power; driving force
countermeasures headquarters; task force; countermeasures office; emergency headquarters
private citizen; civilian
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
democratic nation; democratic country
civilian control (of the military)
revolution; 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)
to vitalize (e.g. an industry); to invigorate; to energize; to establish (e.g. a company); to build up; to set up
separate case; another matter
battlefield; battleground
self-determination; suicide
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
offense and defense; offence and defence
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
counter for books; volume
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
putting into operation; invocation
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
root; source; origin; cause