removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to erase all trace of something
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde (e.g. music)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
behind; in the rear; in back
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
battle formation; military formation
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
members; member; constituent
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
it's been a long time; long time no see
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
jōjutsu; form of martial art using a cane staff
Saturday; earth; dirt; land; lands; earth (third of the five elements)
mapping; aligning related information, objects, etc.; mapping; mapping; cartography
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
look; glance; sight; summary; list; table
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
in good health; alive and well; going strong
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
at that time; in those days
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
don't worry about it; forget about it