by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
high-ranking officials; ministers; ladies and gentlemen; everyone
confidence; trust; faith; credit
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
about this time; about now
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
individual; private person; personal; natural person
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
long-established; old-established; traditional
alumnus (alumnae); graduate; former member of an organization; former inhabitant (country, region, etc.)
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
no matter what; whatever happens; under any circumstances; never
source; origin; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
practitioner; specialist; man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
strong nation; powerful country
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
diplomatic negotiations; negotiations through diplomatic channels