Seeming to be the case but in reality no; feigned（一見そのように見えるが実はそうでない、装いの）

→“Don’t jump to a conclusion. The apparent truth may turn out to be false.”

→“He knew who the culprit was, despite his apparent lack of knowledge.”

An enthusiastic fan; an expert（熱狂的なファン、愛好家）

→“I am a movie buff. You can ask me any question about actors and actresses, present and past.”

→“A crowd of classic car buffs turned out for the show.”

A peak or climax（頂上、クライマックス）

→“After working on the book for 5 years, he finally published it to wide acclaim. That was the crescendo of his life.”

→“The politician’s speech reached its crescendo as the crowd got to their feet in ovation.”

Getting money from two sources simultaneously; returning to a recession after a short period of growth（二重取り、短い景気回復の後で不景気に戻ること）

→“He can afford to lead a luxurious life because he is a double-dipper, earning both salary and pension.”

→“The US economy may plunge into a double-dip recession.”

A balance of opposing forces, groups or factors（均衡）

→“The United Nations does not want to upset the political equilibrium in East Asia.”

→“The ability to sustain emotional equilibrium is considered a core competence.”

A recurring problem（際限のない問題）

→“The police are struggling to put the hydra of drug trafficking under control.”

→“Bureaucracy, with increasing staff and budget, has grown into a hydra with problems and issues popping up constantly.”

For medical or health objectives（医療または健康の為の）

→“Scientists discovered that red wine has medicinal properties.”

→“That herb is used for medicinal purposes.”

Clear; easy to notice or understand（明白な、判然とした）

→“It’s obvious you are tired.”

→“To state the obvious, a combination of a moderate diet and regular exercise is the best prescription for a healthy living.”

Tasty; agreeable（美味である、受け入れることのできる）

→“Try this caviar. It is highly palatable.”

→“The proposal was palatable to both parties.”

To completely destroy（壊滅させる）

→“Most of central Tokyo was razed to the ground towards the end of the war.”

→“The invading army razed the buildings as it marched toward the capital.”

To undermine or ruin someone’s plans or hopes（誰かの計画や抱負を邪魔して失敗させる）

→“I don’t trust my coworker because she is always looking out for opportunities to scuttle my projects.”

→“The latest violence will scuttle the peace talks.”

In title only（名義上の、肩書きだけの）

→“In Japan the Emperor has a titular status.”

→“The British queen remains the titular head of state of Canada.”

The weakest spot; an unpleasant part that is usually hidden from view（最大の弱点、隠れた醜い点）

→“The surprise attack hit the unsuspecting nation’s underbelly.”

→“That politician’s career history has a dark, ugly underbelly.”

To change direction; to gradually go in a different direction（方向転換する、道をそれる）

→“The communist regime gradually veered toward a free market system.”

→“Parents tend to consider it a failure when their children veer off from the path that they had planned for them.”