going against one's will; contrary to one's intentions; going against one's desire; going contrary to one's wishes
geometric (progression, etc.)
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
order (for goods or services); order (sequence); order (of magnitude); order
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
direct sunlight; direct rays of the sun
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
cold wind; chilly breeze; (blast of) cold air
spire; steeple; pinnacle; minaret
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
for (some) doubtful points to remain
Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July; tray
concealment (esp. of wrongdoings or criminals); sheltering; harboring
capital crime; crime resulting in a death penalty
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
uncool; lame; unfashionable; unstylish; tacky; tasteless
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
French; French food; French cuisine
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
stirring up trouble in order to get credit for resolving it; profiting from solving problems created by oneself
commander-in-chief; supreme commander
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
unconfirmed; indeterminate; undetermined; uncertain; undecided; unsettled
declaration; statement; proclamation
unlawful; illegal; unreasonable; outrageous; unjust
severe punishment; rigorous measures
improvement of labor conditions (labour)
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour