question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
settlement; solution; resolution
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
elementary particle; particle
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
close; intimate; on good terms
loading (on a ship); equipping (an aircraft, car, etc.) with; being equipped with
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
roll-out (of a product); rolling out (memory contents); swapping out
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
union; combination; association; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
same; similar; (just) like; equal
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
fleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
khan (medieval ruler of a Tatary tribe)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
executive; government; administration; governance; the authorities
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
military officer; naval officer