(not) so much; (not) that much
death; (an) out; death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation; most severe of the five ritsuryō punishments)
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
allied nation; ally; Central Powers (in WWI)
to make (someone) drink; to force to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
10th day of the month; ten days
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
meddling (in); butting in; interference; poking one's nose into
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
discord; (on) bad terms (with)
to become widely known; to become well-known; to spread (of a rumor, reputation, etc.)
movements; bearing; deportment; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
influence; clout; leverage
social life; social intercourse
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
watchful waiting; careful supervision
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize; to be overruled; to be reversed; to be discredited
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
connection; link; relationship
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
accession to the throne; enthronement
to keep a watchful eye on
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable