another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
element; chemical element; (classical) element (e.g. earth, water, air, fire); (arch.) origin; (arch.) source
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
in every way; in every aspect; from every angle
perfect; complete; flawless
to get someone to say; to make someone say
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
the other day; some time ago; recently
single word; a few words; brief comment
flight from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
name; given name; first name
entry (in a form, register, diary, etc.); filling in; filling out
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
our country; our land; one's own country
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
rather; better; instead; if anything
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)