scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
starting point; starting line
just when (one is about to ...); just as; the very moment when; on the point of
extermination; expulsion; destruction
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
compelling force; legal force
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
now that you say that; now that you mention it
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
one way or the other; either way
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
to get conceited; to become vain; to get stuck up; to get a swollen head; (lit.) to become a tengu
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
user's manual; instruction manual; operation manual
to understand from experience
sexual frigidity; insensitivity; indifference
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
advanced level; high grade; senior
elementary level; beginner level
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
personality; character; individuality; personhood
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
lower layer; layer beneath; lower strata (classes)
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use