(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement; views that never cross
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
breaking up (a meeting, gathering, etc.); dispersal (e.g. of a crowd); dissolution (of a company, organization, etc.); winding-up; dissolution (of the Diet, Parliament, etc.)
to become clear; to be made public
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to discuss; to talk together
for a long time; at (great) length; lengthily; (extending) far; (stretching) out; (lying down) at full length
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
to repeat; to do over again
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
chance (of success); odds
nothing but; none other than
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
one's physical safety; personal security
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
secret understanding; collusion; betrayal
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
(degree of) risk; riskiness; danger
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
large household; large family; large group (of people); big organization; great wealth
to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
independence of will or action; self-direction; autonomy; initiative; identity