to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
shipping company; freight company; transport company
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
bogging down; dragging on; turning into a quagmire; becoming mired in a mess
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)
trustee; councillor (councilor)
bird's-eye view; aerial view; overhead view
emergency landing; forced landing; crash landing
same village; same town; same province
to be imaginable; to be conceivable
taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
inside the House; inside the Diet; inside the hospital
loitering; hanging around; wandering around
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
fiery chariot; kasha (mythical beast said to devour dead bodies); (in China) train (i.e. steam locomotive); (arch.) vile old hag
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.)
to seek happiness; to pursue happiness
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
rise and fall; ups and downs; shame and glory; bright side and dark side; (lit.) light and shadow
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
cover; mantle; shroud; hood
ruins of a fire; fire-devastated area
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings