to play a leading role; to play a central part
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
long-term resident; fixed domicile resident; permanent resident
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
to some extent; to a certain extent
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
kind offices; services; through the good offices of; intercession; mediation
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
cleaning; dry cleaning; laundry service
large number (of); many; majority
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
chief; main; principal; important
fellow countryman; compatriot; person from the same province; person from said country
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
almost; roughly; approximately
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
sincere; honest; faithful
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to collect; to assemble; to gather
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
rough; casual (clothing); rough (of a golf course); rough sketch; rough draft
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
full dress; formal dress; uniform
leader; authority; mainstay