with a clink; with a soft thud; with a faint snap (e.g. of a book closing); suddenly; all of a sudden
matter for the future; something that is a long way off; something that is not going to happen anytime soon
war readiness; combat preparedness; readiness for battle
unusual power; superpower; ability beyond that of humans
celebration; congratulation
reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese
interpersonal; between individuals
recurrence; revival; resuscitation
revival; reconstruction; restoration; rebuilding; recovery; renaissance
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
to flush out (a hare, fox, etc.); to drive out; to drive (cattle, sheep, etc.); to urge on; to drive (to do); to urge
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
looking on; standing by and watching; sitting back and watching; remaining a spectator
at all costs; at any cost; surmounting all difficulties
prejudice; bias; distorted view
postwar period; period after Second World War
to carry around; to be roundabout (speech, actions, etc.); to be indirect
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); nuisance; something in the way
everlasting; immortal; eternal; enduring; undying; imperishable
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
maid; helper; help; assistance
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
to differ (in); to have different ...; to be different (in terms of ...)
to understand everything from only one part; to be perceptive; to be quick to understand; to be quick on the uptake
genius; prodigy; natural gift
mediocrity; ordinary ability
to be no match for; to not hold a candle to
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
many people; everyone; all sorts of people
concentricity; same mind; unanimity; policeman; constable in the Edo period
cannot be helped; unavoidable
one by one; one at a time; in turn
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to pinch and crush; to pinch out
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
to hold one's life dear; to be reluctant to die