to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
important person; strategic person; key figure
same hole (in which to live); gang; group
badger; raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides)
(having) bad marks or results (e.g. in school); of poor quality or workmanship
enough is enough; no further!
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
abandonment of the status quo; destroying the status quo; overthrowing the present situation
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
letter; missive; note; mail
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
mail service; postal service; mail; mail; postal matter; postal items
transfer; redirection; transmission; forwarding (telephone call, e-mail, etc.)
based on; on the basis of
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
child or doll used as a vessel for a spirit invoked by a shaman or miko
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to take for granted; to assume; to pretend (to be); to pose (as); to go through with (what one decided to do); to persist in doing
ancient Japanese martial arts
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of