slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
with no physical defects; in perfectly good health; sound in wind and limb
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
second; second base; second baseman; second (gear); second (time unit); second (in boxing, etc.)
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
beauty; siren; courtesan; prostitute
movements; bearing; deportment; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
weakening; emaciation; decline
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
beyond that point; after that
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
territory; domain; dominion; possession
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
air battle; dog fight; aerial battle
release (of information, documents, etc.); disclosure; display; discovery
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
pause (in speech, writing, etc.); punctuation; break; end; (place to) stop
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
Western Europe; the West; the Occident; Europe
corner; section; one horn; pillar (of a group, system, etc.); member (of an organization, etc.); first corner
manners; etiquette; polite behaviour
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
inside (a region, area, etc.); within the range (of); within the sphere (of influence, etc.)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
government; administration; ministry