fieldwork; on-the-job training; hands-on training
bridge (of a koto, etc.); cylinder; prism
to make oneself understood (in some language); to be able to relieve oneself
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
meritocracy; merit system
pus; corruption; rot; evils
young (e.g. young children); of few years
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
at all costs; at any cost; surmounting all difficulties
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness; uprightness; integrity; scrupulousness
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
(not) even with; (not) even using
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
studying under; looking up to; apprenticing oneself to
following (a precedent, former policy, etc.); continuing with; sticking to; observing
to be unable to just watch (without doing anything); to be unable stand (idly) by; to be unable to look on with indifference; to be unable to remain a mere spectator
urgent; pressing; exigent
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
looking good; standing out (in a particular context or setting); appealing (esp. on social media); photogenic; attractive
change; transformation; reform; revolution; revolutionizing; innovation
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
to fail; to blunder; to mess up; to be dismissed; to be fired
(point of) similarity; resemblance
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
human affairs; mundane matters; personnel affairs; human resources; human power; human effort
to resign from one's post
vacant post; vacancy; post in name only
question of where responsibility lies; issue of where liability lies; question of who is responsible
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
serious crime; grave crime
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief