disintegration; self-destruction
precondition; prerequisite
draft; draught; handprint; signed hand-print
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
principle of laissez-faire
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
only; prostitute attached to a single member of the postwar Occupation Forces
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
with no effort at all; easily
being incident to; being accompanied by; being collateral with; being attached to
ascent; climbing; up-train; train heading toward the starting point of its route; upbound (esp. toward Tokyo); upstream
by return; (call or write back) without delay; lapel; cuff; going back; returning; chorus
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
inventory; stock; goods; list
garbage can; rubbish bin; trash can; dustbin
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
fiftieth day after the birth of a child; fifty days
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
to hit something aimed at (maliciously); to hit a prize (lottery, etc.)
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
to begin to dance; to break into a dance
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
peeking; peeping (e.g. through a hole, narrow gap)
moaning; muttering; complaining
to hack; to chop (firewood, meat, etc.); to chop off (e.g. a head)