(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
higher rank; better position
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
to give something weight; to give something dignity
firm promise; definite promise
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
unforgettable; impossible to forget; lucidly remember
spotless integrity; absolute honesty; uprightness
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
scattering (in all directions)
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
rapidly; quickly; briskly; booming (e.g. of a drum)
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
sales promotion; hard selling
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
impossible to do (although wants to)
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
death from disease; death from illness
role of a villain (film, drama, etc.); bad-guy role; social outcast role
thunderstruck; hit by a thunderbolt; struck by lightning
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
self-abasement; self-depreciation; humility
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
to jar; to creak; to grate
heavy load; heavy luggage; heavy freight; heavy burden; heavy responsibility; encumbrance
recreation; diversion; relaxation
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
crowd (e.g. of spectators); huge audience
(Japanese-style) living room
cone (e.g. pine, hemlock)
honour; honor; glory; privilege
(by) both oneself and others