front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
such ... as; or some such
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
invitation; summons; bidding (e.g. to host the Olympics); calling
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
opening and shutting; opening and closing
being surrounded by enemies on all sides; being betrayed (forsaken) by everybody
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
place where a meeting (conference, etc.) is held; venue
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
Manchukuo (Japanese Manchurian puppet state; 1932-1945)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
sacred fire; sacred flame; Olympic flame; Olympic torch
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
Japanese representative; Japanese delegate; Japanese delegation
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; leisurely; deliberately
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
to sit in a row; to be present (and lined up)
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...