equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
to curve; to twist; to be contrary; to be uncooperative; to be rebellious
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension
adherence; sticking (to); fixation
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
to gather strength; to take heart
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
mistaken idea; misunderstanding; wrong impression
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
personal feelings; self-interest
approval; adoption (of a motion, bill, etc.); passage
command; order; dictation; nth year in the Reiwa era (May 1, 2019-)
to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize; to be overruled; to be reversed; to be discredited
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
slight increase; marginal rise
rotation (of a post, role, etc.); taking turns
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
as; because; with; due to
relation; connection; relevance
to refuse; to decline; to deny
(the) executive; administration; leadership
to be titled (e.g. a book); to be named
fewest; least; smallest (number); youngest
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
calling by name; designation; nomination
to be outpushed; to lose a pushing competition
at work; in the midst of work; working
one's last resort; trump card; treasured family sword
fixtures; furnishings; equipment
(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold