daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
(printed) instructions; manual; explanatory leaflet (pamphlet, note); description
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
headquarters; head office; main office
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
pessimism; disappointment
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
east, west, south and north
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryo system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654m by 654m)
continuing from beginning to end; continuous run; appetizer; starter; performance of an entire play
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
to be led by; to be headed by
affiliated with; under jurisdiction of; under the umbrella
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
long military service; having experienced many battles
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
rather; better; instead; if anything
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved