going round in circles; game of cat and mouse; pointless and repetitive back-and-forth; itachi-gokko; Edo-period children's game in which two players alternately pinch the back of the other's hands and stack them on top of each other while saying "itachi-gokko, nezumi-gokko"
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
to say; to be called; to do
unfinished (letter, text, etc.); drafted (e.g. manuscript); half-written; partially finished
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
to concern; to be related
certificate; credentials; testimonial
power; authority; jurisdiction
captain (Army, US Marine Corps, USAF); lieutenant (Navy); flight lieutenant (RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, etc.)
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
public institution; public organization; official body
contract; compact; agreement
loss and gain; advantage and disadvantage
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
element; component; factor; element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
future; possible; potential; prospective
connection; link; relationship
hound; hunting dog; gun dog
to be helpful; to be useful
advantage; advantage (in soccer, rugby, etc.); advantage rule; advantage (in tennis)
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
flying column; detached force
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
I'm stuffed; that was good; what a meal
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
to redeem (from sin); to save
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
the aforementioned; the said; the usual; kudan; yōkai resembling a human-headed bovine, said to prophesize misfortune or bountiful harvest
while being out of the office or away from home
to take charge during someone's absence
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited