doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
head temple of a sect; (organizational) headquarters; (organisational) headquarters
out of office; out of power; in opposition; unaffiliated (e.g. researcher, scientist); in private practice
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan
official notice; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
(political) power; authority; influence
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
authority; power; influence
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
war; fighting; fierce competition
to discuss; to talk together
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
two times; twice; two degrees
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
opening fully; full throttle; full power
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
rough (estimate, manner, etc.); crude; broad; loose; careless (work)