to gain the understanding (of); to obtain consent (from)
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to press forward; to forge ahead; to push on
I have nothing to do with it
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
face; looks; vestiges; trace
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
knowing; (an) acquaintance
no use; useless; not fit for its purpose
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly
risky; dangerous; insecure
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
can't help; won't make much difference
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
to install (a king, emperor, etc.); to appoint (to a post); to promote; to assign (to study under)
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to differ; to vary; to disagree
to cross (each other); to pass (each other); to miss (meeting) each other; to pass each other by; to have a misunderstanding; to go awry
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
breakup of diplomatic relations; diplomatic break
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate