in general; on the whole; for the most part; by and large; almost all
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
to distribute; to arrange; to arrange; to lay out (as in decorating); to marry off; to exile
influential; prominent; leading; strong; powerful; likely
an issue being settled; a case being closed
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to discuss; to talk together
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
under the command (of); under the banner (of); influenced (by)
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
hostility; antagonism; opposition
collision; crash; impact; clash; skirmish; conflict
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
seniority; precedence; upper seat
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
the other day; some time ago; recently
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
in spite of; despite; although; regardless of; irrespective of
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
this and that; various things
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); the underlying principles of the cosmos (in neo-Confucianism)
with a whack; with a thump; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; vacantly; blankly
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve