decision; settlement; definition
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ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
good-natured; of good character
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
absence; disregard; indifference
suspension; interruption; stoppage; tie-up; cessation
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
negotiations; discussions; connection
eagerly; earnestly; assiduously; diligently; wholeheartedly
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
accumulation (e.g. of emotions, grievances, etc.); buildup; suppression (e.g. of anger)
crime; criminal act; offence; offense
to behave buggily (of software); to act up; to behave strangely
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
Ministry of Finance (1869-2001); Ministry of the Treasury (under the ritsuryo system)
intended use; intended purpose
to become settled; to be fixed
laying (a railroad, pipes, naval mines, etc.); construction
railroad; railway; rail transport
crucible; melting pot; melting pot (of cultures, ideas, etc.); state of ecstasy; state of fevered excitement
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)