to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
used; second-hand; old; Middle Ages (in Japan esp. Heian period)
junk; rubbish; trash; garbage; odds and ends
reopening; resumption; restarting
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to complain; to make a complaint
at least; at most; (even) just
(written) contract; agreement
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
society; public; community; social studies
processing plant; treatment plant
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to look away; to avert one's eyes
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to fight against; to oppose; to face
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to take by deception; to defraud someone of; to swindle someone out of; to cheat someone out of
either way; in any case; one way or another
to fret (over); to brood (about); to mope; worriedly; (fretting) constantly; (worrying) over this and that
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital