average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
sorry; excuse me; thank you
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
cutter; cutting tool; box cutter; utility knife; (tailor's) cutter; cutter (boat)
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
to come to nothing; to go down the drain; to go up in smoke
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
illegal; illicit; unlawful
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
space (room, area, outer space)
withdrawal; revocation; repeal; demolition; removal
bicycle rental; bike rental; rental bicycle
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
the whole area; all areas
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to graduate from a university
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable