at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
invitation; bringing over; bringing about; giving rise to; causing
eastern country; eastern provinces; Kanto provinces
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
9th day of the month; nine days
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
long-distance relay race; stagecoach; post horse
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
you; buddy; pal; monarch; ruler; sovereign
consideration; sympathy; compassion
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
moving to a different location to start a new job; (proceeding to) new appointment
it hasn't been long since
middle ten days of a month; 11th to 20th day of a month
invasion (e.g. of a country); raid; aggression
unrest prevailing; turmoil reigning
beehive; hive; something full of holes; (fig.) Swiss cheese; beef reticulum; honeycomb tripe
separation; partition; detachment; segregation; isolation
everywhere; all over the place; here and there; at every turn
major earthquake; large earthquake
death in battle; killed in action
to covet; to crave; to indulge in; to do ceaselessly; to eat greedily; to devour
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; smart; clever
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
panic; scare; alarm; panic; financial panic