maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre; mobile; nimble; agile
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
exaggerated; extravagant; overdone
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
love of; affection for; enthusiast for; being attractive to; being liked by
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
shortage of talented people; shortfall in human resources
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
notice; attention; observation
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
besides; in addition; also; moreover
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
spite; frustration; vexation
such ... as; or some such
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
Metropolitan Police Department (esp. Tokyo)
public safety; public welfare
ability; capability; competence; skill