together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
fish that are called by different names as they grow larger
representative; exemplary; model
beginning; outset; first; onset
popular name; common name; given name
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
rod; pole; neck (of a shamisen, etc.); shamisen; beam (i.e. the crossbar of a balance); single line (esp. as a flying formation for geese); penis
bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
to make progress; to develop; to evolve (method, style, etc.)
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to concern; to be related
erection (usu. penis); standing erect; stiffening
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
Sakhalin surf clam (Pseudocardium sachalinense)
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
shellfish; seashell; shell
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
letter; missive; note; mail
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
to be conspicuous; to stand out
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
large family; extended family
having said that; on the other hand
Grand Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Consort
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person