pus; corruption; rot; evils
responsibility-taking system; taking responsibility
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
international; worldwide; cross-border; cosmopolitan
to put one's heart and soul (into); to completely devote oneself (to)
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
Asian peoples; Asiatic peoples; Asian nations
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
several minutes; a few minutes
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
bashing; fierce criticism; busing (catering); bussing; removing dirty plates, cutlery, etc. from a table in a restaurant
war criminal; person responsible for a team's defeat
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
to call again; to call someone back
different newspaper (esp. by a different publisher); another newspaper
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
beating someone up by ganging up on them; facing a barrage of criticism
take care of yourself; get well soon; God bless you; bless you
moving tale; impressive tale
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
without penalty; acquittal; impunity
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
to be in a fit (of anger); to rage
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
pulling up; drawing up; raising; increase; repatriation; evacuation
national mood; national sentiment; national feeling
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs