war situation; progress of a battle
satisfactory; desirable; favourable; seeming (to be); appearing
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
troublesome (person, task, etc.); difficult; suffering; hardship; trouble
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
settlement; solution; resolution
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate
cut; slice (meat, fish); fillet
storekeeper; shopkeeper; proprietor of a shop
innumerable; countless; numberless
ramification; branching off
to rank with; to rank among
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; dissemination; allocation
ban; prohibition; interdiction; injunction
trembling slightly; quivering softly; swaying gently; softly; springy
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
job-related; operational; business; in the course of one's work
connection; link; relationship
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
gentle; mild; meek; tender
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
every other day; every second day
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
popular name; common name; nickname; alias