large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryō system)
secret information; intelligence
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
extensive; vast range; wide scope
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
and then; and so; and; so then
half out of interest; mostly out of curiosity
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
commandant; commanding officer; general
half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
completely beating someone up; being completely knocked down; thoroughly bashing someone
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
imperial court; royal court
something thrown in (with a purchase); something extra; (giving a) discount; price reduction; addition; embellishment (e.g. to a story)
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
readjustment; realignment
scoundrel; ruffian; villain
detuning (an engine, guitar, etc.)
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
to be able to manage somehow or other
government office; agency; board
head; chief; chairman; governor; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
in that way; like that; that way
abhorrent; abominable; detestable; ominous; inauspicious; unlucky
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test; check; scan (e.g. MRI, PET); audit
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (forever); to continue to conceal
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to make a fool of (someone)