command; lead; generalship; leadership
karoshi; death from overwork
violent explosion; bursting
as soon as possible; ASAP
having no memory of (having done something); having nothing to do with; having no knowledge of; knowing nothing about
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
sales pitch; sales lure; catchphrase
focus of one's attention; what one is looking for; point of view; viewpoint
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
principle; theory; fundamental truth
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.)
personal feelings; self-interest
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
to trade in (commercial goods); to deal in; to sell
small profits and quick returns
half the face; one side; half; the other side; the reverse; the contrary
to be moist; to be damp; to profit by; to receive benefits; to become rich; to become at ease financially
to use (in cooking); to mix (in)
half and half; fifty-fifty
prompt decision; quick decision; immediate judgement; summary judgment; summary judgement
to turn completely into; to become completely
spirit; psyche; god; deity; divinity
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
what do you want?; can I help you?
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
all eyes; public attention
marking; grading; scoring
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to qualify (as); to have the qualifications (for ...); to be entitled to; to have a claim (for)
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
age difference; disparity in age; age gap
guarantor; surety; sponsor; reference; bondsman
very rich person; the super rich
to be at a loss; to think and think but get nowhere; to fail to come up with a good idea
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
to be itching to put one's skills to use
five characters; five letters; five-syllable verse of a waka, haiku, renga, etc.; first five syllables of a waka, haiku, renga, etc.