Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
barrier; gate; seki (in go); mutual life
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
one's junior; younger generation; next generation; moving backwards; backing up; reversing
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
declaration; proclamation; announcement
instant; moment; for an instant
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
rascal; villain; scoundrel; ruffian; crook
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
to act self-importantly; to be arrogant; to be high-handed; to puff up
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
failure; mistake; blunder
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
noble undertaking; heroic deed
rebel; traitor; insurgent
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
composed expression; clear face
being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image (in film and TV)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
words of thanks; words of gratitude; acknowledgements; apology