just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to not understand; to not (quite) know; to be unsure; to be unable to tell
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
member of one's in-group (e.g. family member, colleague)
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
bright red; crimson lotus flower
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob
to sustain a serious wound
opinion; point of view; visual point
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
company; corporation; workplace
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
phone extension; indoor wiring; inner line
in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
consequence; result; conclusion
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
one's own child; one's own children
to like; to love; to be fond of
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with