topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to be helpful; to be useful
wife and children; (arch.) wife
generation; the world; the age
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
while alive; during one's lifetime
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
(large) compilation; culmination (of hard work)
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
briquette (charcoal or coal)
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
turning over while sleeping in bed; betrayal; double-crossing
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
scale; scope; plan; structure
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once