there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
paranormality; anomalous phenomenon
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
high-quality goods; luxury item
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
to gain; to earn (for oneself); to win
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
report; notification; registration
front and back; inside and outside; two sides; duplicity; double-dealing; being two-faced
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
cake or snack served with tea
one bow; one salute; one greeting
swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; swallowing (a story); believing unquestioningly; accepting (a proposal, demand, etc.) unconditionally; accepting as-is
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
condition; state (of health); appearance
to appoint; to nominate; to consider (oneself) to be; to pose as; to assume (a role, responsibility, etc.); to take on
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
guardianship; guardian; (theatrical) assistant; prompter
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
child (esp. one of elementary school age or younger)
with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; here and there; (sound of) walking slowly
both eloquent and skilled
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
rampancy; prevalence; domination
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
ornament; decoration; figurehead; leader without real power
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
legendary; folkloric; traditional
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
being boxed in on all sides; having obstacles in every direction; being at a loss (what to do); being in a fix
magic tool (in fiction); magical item
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
once-in-a-lifetime (opportunity); golden (opportunity); one-in-a-million (chance)
fraud; swindle; graft; saying you're going to do something but in the end not doing it; making promises without keeping them; flaking out