crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
do-or-die resistance; resistance to the bitter end
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
a lot; many; (not) much; (not) many; almost (none)
official residence (e.g. of the prime minister)
gentle; mild; meek; tender
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
trembling with excitement
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
one clap; one beat; one mora (taken as a unit of time)
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
vice-chief; vice-director; assistant director; deputy manager
keyman; key person (e.g. of a company)
all present; all concerned; all of us
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
forced relocation of a daimyo to a different domain (Edo period); change of constituency (politician); change of district
number plate; licence plate; license plate
at the same time; concurrently; simultaneously; coinciding (with)
to be damaged; to receive damage
intentional; deliberate; contrived; artificial
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
plastic sleeve (documents); sheet protector; clear file
stock company; corporation; kabushiki kaisha; KK
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
resemblance; similarity; likeness; analogy
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
token (effort); something done for form's sake
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue