to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
instability; insecurity; crankiness
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to nip (something) in the bud
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
death penalty; capital punishment
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
to begin; to set about; to start
ladle; dipper; wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris); cow parsley; keck
extermination (e.g. of pests, demons, bandits); elimination; making someone renounce worldly desires in order to concentrate on Buddha's teachings; curing illness
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
to install (a king, emperor, etc.); to appoint (to a post); to promote; to assign (to study under)
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
exploitation; overuse; abuse
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
stipulation; prescription; provision; regulation; rule
time of emergency; (in an) emergency
third rank (in the Japanese court system); Trinity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
waking or sleeping; constantly; at all times; twenty-four hours a day
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
(divine) revelation; divine oracle
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)