by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
hegemony; leadership; initiative
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
centripetal force; unifying force; cohesive power
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
defeat; lost battle; defeated army
commander; general; leader
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
(among) one's friends; (within) one's circle
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
matter for great congratulation
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
lord of a manor; estate steward
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
only; merely; but; no more than
to read and understand; to interpret (e.g. a difficult text); to read deeply; to decipher; to decode
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to write a few lines (to); to drop someone a line; to write a note (to)
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem