title of honour; title of honor
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
notice; attention; observation
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
to apologize; to apologise
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
another name; nickname; alias; synonym (taxonomy)
fair; just and upright; open and honest; aboveboard; honourable
assistant; associate; duplicate; copy; adverb
doctor's degree; doctorate; PhD
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
flute player; flutist; flautist; piper
clerk; office worker; office staff
preface; introduction; preamble
to check; to stop; to keep back
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
secret understanding; collusion
staff member; station employee; official
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
dismissal (from a post); discharge; removal
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
comeback; recovery; restoration; rally; reflexive (in grammar)
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
to add (to); to add on; to append
assets freeze; asset freezing
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
ingredient; component; composition