to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
defense; defence; protection
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
heart-pounding; exciting; thrilling; to have one's heart pound; to be thrilled
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
retention; maintenance; preservation
in one's hands; in one's control
to rule; to govern; to reign over; to subdue; to suppress; to quell
rich person; wealthy person
Nichiren chant; (an empty) slogan
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
toast; congratulatory cup
fight; battle; combat; struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
rise of the curtain; opening of a play; beginning (e.g. of an era); start; opening (of a tournament, festival, etc.)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
invasion (e.g. of a country); raid; aggression
human realm; world of humans; terrestrial world
scheming; planning; maneuvering; manoeuvring; plotting
trust; confidence; credence
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
price increase; rise in price
about; concerning; related to; -ish
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
resentment; indignation; anger
moneymaking; earning money
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
to be in danger of; to be liable to; to be at risk of
approach (to a problem, issue, etc.); approach (of a long jump, aircraft's flight, etc.); inrun (of a ski jump); approach (to a building, mountain, etc.); approach shot