leader of a delegation (body, party)
worry; care; anxiety; mental exhaustion
to increase; to add to; to augment
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
age thirty; one's thirties
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
menial; meanness; servility; abject
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
pleased to make your acquaintance
title of honour; title of honor
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
founder; progenitor; emperor
poor or lowly masterless samurai
rational; logical; coherent
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
by your leave; with your permission
proceedings (e.g. parliament, congress); business (of the day)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
call; summons; convening; convocation
election; selection; choice
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright