to concern; to be related
indigenous people; aborigines; indigenes
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
combination; union; combined; joint; congruence
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
heavy-hearted; depressed; dispirited; (feeling) down; feeling reluctant (to do)
making the numbers balance; fixing the numbers; number-juggling; making up the numbers (e.g. to form a majority)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
(compulsory) retirement age; age limit; (compulsory) retirement (on reaching retirement age); mandatory retirement
commemoration; celebration; remembrance; memento; souvenir; keepsake
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
commercial (on radio, TV, etc.); advertisement; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
school trip; field trip; excursion; long walk; excursion (on foot)
sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
primary school; elementary school; grade school
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
already; now; no longer; not any more
tank (military vehicle); chariot
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
security police; special police; special; TV special; 78-rpm record; standard play (VHS recording speed); SP
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
prescribed; designated; appointed; fixed
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to recall; to remember; to recollect
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad