one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to lower the curtain (at the end of a play); to come to an end; to finish
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
adhesion; conglutination; accretion; collusion; collusive relationship; cozy relationship
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
noisy; confused; uproarious
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
youngster; young and immature person
pride; dignity; self-worth
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to replace; to sidestep (an issue)
messy; confused; chaotic; in a nagging manner; (complaining) about various things
negative image (of something or someone); bad image; bad impression
to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
pleasant feeling; good vibes
flat; even; level; plain (language, words, etc.); simple
interruption; interference; butting in
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
culmination; southing; crossing the meridian
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
broad (view, perspective, etc.); wide; large
point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; field inspection (e.g. in architecture, building)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
general situation; general trend; general tendency; large majority (of a group, faction, etc.); majority group
reading matter; reading material
character written by brush; brush-stroke character
commemoration; celebration; remembrance; memento; souvenir; keepsake
government; administration; ministry
puppet; marionette; puppet (person, organization, government, etc.); figurehead; (arch.) prostitute
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
company; corporation; firm; one's workplace
president (of an organization); director general; governor (of a central bank); party leader (esp. LDP)
inhuman; heinous; atrocious
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
native place; birth-place; one's old home; province; region; locality
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
public affair; government matter; duke; prince; Sir; Lord