locking on (to a target, esp. by radar)
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
exceptional item; extraordinary product
in comparison to; rather than
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
great enthusiasm; high excitement
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
new type; new style; new model; new strain (e.g. infectious disease)
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
public relations department (section, office)
to pass (of time); to elapse
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
one thin flat object; one sheet
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
opportunism; double standards; timeserving; expediency
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal