(department) store; (department) stores
rubber band; elastic band
to be partly responsible for; to have a part in; to play a role in
to have the privilege of doing
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
frontline (military) base; forward base; outpost
instruction; guidance; tutelage; (arch.) licensed elementary school teacher
systematic; organized; organizational
cutting an alcoholic beverage (usu. whisky or shōchū); diluting an alcoholic beverage; cut drink; diluted drink; watered-down drink
sublimation; sublimating (an emotion, impulse, etc.); channelling; diverting
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; nasty; gross
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
special duty; being in sole charge of a duty; senior managing director; executive director
compression; condensation; constriction; compaction
new employee; freshman employee; new hire
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
spiritual plane; spiritual aspect; mental level
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
assistant; adjunct; lieutenant
to be mad about; to be hooked on
shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
to boast; to brag; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark; to roar
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
local program; local programme
tranquillity and peace; tranquility and peace; peaceful and uneventful
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)