dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
to fill in a hole; to plug a gap (money, personnel, etc.); to make up for a deficiency; to cover a deficit
collateral family; subsidiary line; affiliate; coset
burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
to fail (in getting a job); to miss out (at fishing, hunting, etc.); to be left out; to be crowded out
votive objects for a home shrine; ritual article
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
very serious matter; matter of very grave concern; momentous event
political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état
eyesore; offensive sight; offense to the eye; obstruction (to the view of something)
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
human wave attack; human wave tactics; throwing people at a problem
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
one's business; reading of scriptures before a (statue of) Buddha; bargain; discount; (arch.) money paid to a prostitute or geisha
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time
person concerned; interested party; related party
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm
(feeling) impatient; irritated; irritating; frustrated; frustrating; vexed
exploitation; bleeding dry; squeezing dry; milking (e.g. a cow's teat); extracting (a liquid) through squeezing
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
house where one was born; one's parents' house
warmly; cordially; with tender care
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to spit out; to eject; to dump