measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
wheedling child; spoiled child (spoilt); pampered child; child who always demands attention
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
(not) even once; (not) ever
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
living by oneself; living alone
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
by means of; due to; because of; according to
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
college of the arts; university of the arts; art university
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river