the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
the south; southward; southern direction; countries in the south (esp. Southeast Asia and the pre-WWII South Pacific Mandate)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
intercept; interception; counter-attack
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
like this; this sort; this way
troops; group members; team members; SDF officials
proposal; proposition; suggestion
encouragement; promotion; inducement; incitement; stimulation
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
how much; how many; however
question; inquiry; enquiry
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
urban areas; the streets; town; city
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
consideration; taking into account
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
life or death; existence; destiny
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence
level ground; horizon; field of view
be (that) as it may; having said that