slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
dukedom; duchy; principality
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
messenger; envoy; emissary
to be surprised; to be astonished
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
glad countenance; joyful look
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
each nation; many nations; many countries
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
tariff (import tax); duty; customs
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
exemption; exoneration; discharge
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
proposal; offer; request; application
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
customer; client; client company; business connection; trade partner
commonwealth; federation of states; confederation; union
going through; going via; going by way of
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
House of Representatives (lower house of the National Diet of Japan)