is something that; is that which
preparation; provision; defenses; guard; military formation; troop arrangement
invasion (e.g. of a country); raid; aggression
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
leader (of an alliance); leading power
military force; military strength
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
matter for the future; something that is a long way off; something that is not going to happen anytime soon
sorrow; grief; anguish; anxiety; worry; trouble
on the brink of collapse; in a state of near-collapse
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
smooth (i.e. without problems)
consequently; as a result; in the end
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
organization name; organisation name
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
federation of states; confederation of nations
official name; formal name
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
election; selection; choice
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
abbreviation; omission; outline; gist; plan; strategy
league; federation; union
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
strong power of the state; iron fist; heavy hand
first generation; founder
chairperson (of a committee); chair; chairman; chairwoman; president
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
two (long cylindrical things)
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
connection; link; relationship
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)
3rd day of the month; three days
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing