valid; effective; yuko (judo)
type B (blood, influenza, hepatitis, etc.)
rather than; more ... than ...
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
performance of one's official duties
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
point of view; viewpoint; angle; visual point (position of the eye in calculations of optical instruments)
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
environment; surroundings; circumstances
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
starting point; starting line
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
arriving at the present; present-day; to arrive at the present day
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
lack of policy; having no measures; lacking means
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
remaining silent; keeping secret
to have an eye on; to zero in on