strict; close; precise; scrupulous
fortress; stronghold; citadel
principle; theory; fundamental truth
pseudo; quasi; artificial; simulated
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction
conquest; subjugation; overcoming (a difficulty); conquering (e.g. a mountain); mastery (of a skill)
countries; (various) nations
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
one's favorite mistress; one's favourite mistress
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint
outskirts; environs (of a city); surrounding area; surroundings
diversion; distraction; feint
rescue mission; evacuation operation
advisory level (1-5, 5 being the most severe); warning level
pass (e.g. backstage pass); permit (to pass or travel); laissez passer; passport
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; (arch.) deftly finishing up; (arch.) putting on the final touches
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
oppression; suppression; pressure
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
fleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with
behavioral principle; principle (value) governing one's conduct
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
fortifying; fortification
(on) land; ground; shore; track and field; athletics
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
place of residence; dwelling place