difference; discrepancy; variation
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature; preface; introduction
to rank next to; to come after
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
free translation; liberal translation
other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
literal translation; direct translation
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
human emotions (joy, anger, grief and pleasure)
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
direct connection; direct link
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
lower classes; proletariat; underclass
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
regarding oneself (as); fancying oneself (as); seeing oneself (as); considering oneself (to be); pretension
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)
civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
intensification; aggravation
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for