deciding the winner from a photo
(Japanese) National Defense Council (1956-86) (Defence); National Security Council (USA)
state boundary; provincial boundary
Edo period inspection of rice plants
lazy; idle; indolent; slothful
lochia; post-natal vaginal discharge
drinking and vomiting; coming and going
fiercely fought contest; close game (match, race, etc.); dead heat
(nature, etc.) observation diary
federal government (e.g. USA, Australia, Mexico, Germany, Canada)
to improve upon; to make improvements to; to refine
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
V sign (hand gesture); peace sign
live broadcast (radio, TV); live coverage
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
running (for election); coming forward as a candidate; going on horseback; going in person; (arch.) letting out a horse; (arch.) taking out a horse
good (condition); going well; fine; smooth
winner; victor; conqueror
racing noisily (in a car, motorcycle, etc.); roaring (e.g. down the street)
(establishing a) big lead; (winning by a) huge margin; breaking away (from the field)
last spurt; final spurt; home stretch
yogurt; yoghurt; yoghourt
sharing; share (on social media); market share
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
service station; gas station; shortstop; sporty sedan; steamship; SS; Secret Service
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre