to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest
to feel depressed; to be down
voyage; passage; travelling
emergency early warning (cellphone, email, etc.); emergency alert
news bureau; press bureau
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
harassment (in the workplace) from a position of power; power harassment
filing a (criminal) complaint; reporting a crime
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
insincerity; dishonesty; untruthfulness; bad faith
(poor) treatment; (bad) behavior; behaviour; action; act
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
authenticity; credibility
right side; right-hand side
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
black ground; black cloth
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
this occasion; at this time; now
trial; judgement; judgment
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
business that exploits its employees (e.g. through unpaid overtime)
spiced sake (served at New Year's)
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
adviser; advisor; consultant
human rights; civil liberties
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage