to raise (hoist) a flag; to raise an army; to start a new business
hand-clapping performed to celebrate the conclusion or completion of something (3-3-3-1 rhythm, done once); single clap after a cheer
vain person; ostentatious person; show-off
athletic-style shirt; running vest
shortcoming; fault; flaw; imperfection
credibility; trustworthiness
president and chief executive officer
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
to grow older; to advance in age; to be very aged
awamori; strong Okinawan liquor distilled from rice or millet
making doubly sure; insurance run (baseball); points scored for good measure
hey; hello; wow; oh; oomph; heave-ho
Japanese company (business, firm)
mortgage; security; hypothec; pledge
prostrating oneself; kowtowing; going down on one's knees
fundraising; financing; cash flow
to live; to make a living; to get on with
over-fond parent; doting parent
public and private; official and personal; government and people
to read (a book, etc.) over again
ultimate weapon; one's final trump card
ringtone (of mobile phones, portable phones, cellphones, etc.)
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
coming out (as gay, etc.)
huge rock; firmness; solidity
to vitalize (e.g. an industry); to invigorate; to energize; to establish (e.g. a company); to build up; to set up
threatening letter; intimidating letter
(starting) from nothing; from scratch
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
medicine manufacture; drug manufacture
whole year; entire year; n-th year anniversary
coming to nothing; bubble on the surface of water; something that is short-lived
one's house; one's home; one's family
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
last time; last inning; last part; final episode (of a television program)
courageous; brave; bold; valiant