together with; same; both; all; including ...
around the world; throughout the world
Japanization; Japanisation
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
profitable plan; good plan
nothing; nil; naught; nought
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
future (usually near); prospects
depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
steamship; steamboat; steamer
dining with one's superior; dining with one's superiors
to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)
social gathering; get-together; (friendly) meeting
several years; a few years
big craze; boom; popular trend; widespread contagion; large outbreak
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
mid-stream; middle course; middle class
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
daily food; regular diet; staple food
pre-existing; already there; conventional
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
to keep watch; to stand guard
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to recall; to remember; to recollect
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check