theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
vice; immorality; corruption
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
retention; maintenance; preservation
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
erratic; offbeat; wild; unconventional; extraordinary; weird
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
rule; reign; peaceful times
(sexually) attractive older woman; mature woman; MILF
to multiply; to crossbreed; to cross-breed; to mix (e.g. paint colours)
School of Diplomacy (school of thought during the Warring States period in China)
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
impulsive; emotional; straightforward; hot-headed; quick-tempered
muscle-brain; meathead; hot-blooded idiot; person who charges in before thinking
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
communication skills; communication ability
strong; powerful; outstanding; (arch.) exceedingly strong; (arch.) perfectly fit
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
person who gets easily elated (when praised, etc.); person who readily chimes in with others; person who gets carried away easily
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
secret information; intelligence
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
good; goodness; right; virtue
close thicket; dense forest; jungle; Amazon (online retailer)
coming to a capital city (esp. Tokyo or Kyoto)
strange incident; unusual occurrence; rare event; grave (and unexpected) incident; serious event; accident
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
base (logarithmic, exponential, number system); radix; base (triangle, cone, cylinder, etc.); type; kind
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
extremely; very; really; super; so
scholarship; scientific attainments
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
street; quarter; district; area