related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
one thin flat object; one sheet
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
lady attendant; lady's maid; waiting maid
to raise the reputation of one's family; to found a house
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
as (for); for; in the capacity of
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
to ask a question; to ask questions
after the end (of something); post-
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to crack (person's voice); to squeak
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
to be beside oneself; to lose one's head; to go mad with something
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
both in name and reality; both in name and substance
framework (of a building); foundation; mainstay; support; supporter
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
great war; great battle; world war
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
private opinion; personal view; personal opinion
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
strategy; military tactics