only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
management; administration; operation
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
people; citizens; subjects; folk
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
I; me; self-centered man; egotistical man; pompous man
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
to capitulate; to surrender; to submit to; to concede
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act as innocent
by myself; in person; by oneself
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
meathead; muscle head; person who is obsessed with bodybuilding
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
when it becomes; when it comes to
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
(some) more; even more; longer; further
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
duty; obligation; responsibility
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances