to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)
encircled flower seal (equiv. of a gold star awarded to children for good work at school)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
cooking for oneself; cooking one's own food; doing one's own cooking; scanning a book or magazine to create an ebook by oneself
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
living by oneself; living alone
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
by myself; in person; by oneself
before God; as God is my witness; in the name of God; cross my heart
commercial (on radio, TV, etc.); advertisement; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
staff; staff member; stuffing (in Western cuisine); filling; stuff; materials