things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
(Platonic) ideal (of how things ought to be, e.g. human rights); foundational principle; idea; conception (e.g. of the university); doctrine; ideology
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
coward; namby-pamby; wimp; weak-kneed person; spineless person
heavy-handed; iron-fisted; authoritarian
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
mountainous region; mountainous district; hilly district
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
pride; boast; credit (to)
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
accumulation (e.g. of emotions, grievances, etc.); buildup; suppression (e.g. of anger)
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
absorption; suction; attraction
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
group; bunch; crowd; group
nuisance to other people; inconvenience to others
in the same way as; just like
future (usually near); prospects
(political) power; authority; influence
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
taking in; bringing in; capturing (e.g. customers); attracting; confusion; bustle
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
western part; the west (of a region); the West (United States)
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase