to have a comeback for every remark; to be always ready with excuses; to contradict everything
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
magic bullet; magic bullets
a cut above; one step above
(making) a round of inspection; patrolling
co-existence and co-prosperity
habitat isolation; compartmentalization; segregation; isolation
proposed site; site chosen
leaving the nest; going out into the world; becoming independent
to hit; to run into; to light on; to strike into; to come against; to deadlock
banquet or reception hall
both extremities; North and South Poles; positive and negative poles
ruler; monarch; sovereign
in; on; at; during; in the condition of
to change (lower-body clothing: shoes, pants, skirt, etc.); to put on (the wrong shoes)
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
postponement; deferment; adjournment
shallow knowledge; superficial learning
erudition; extensive learning
apparently; from what I have heard; they say; you know; I hear
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
festival (shrine visit) by children aged 7, 5 and 3; lucky numbers 7, 5 and 3
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
souvenir store; gift shop
to wear (formal clothing) in a casual fashion
muscle training; resistance training; strength training
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting
voluntary; optional; free; elective
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
treatment; handling; arrangement; addition; musical accompaniment (in noh)
hair or fur on the surface of fabric; pile; growth of hair; hairy legs
to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart); to be in turmoil; to be in discord
ritual prayer; invocation of the gods participating in a rite; congratulatory address
the country; countryside; outskirts; suburbs; presence; being in attendance
in truth; as it is; as you are; in practice
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)