weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to summon; to get used to call
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
strongish; somewhat strong
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
walking encyclopedia; walking dictionary
question; inquiry; enquiry
business world; business circles; (the) industry
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
second; number two; runner-up
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryo system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654m by 654m)
going; travelling; act; action; bank; counter for banks; counter for groups or parties of people
to compete with; to vie for
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
retirement age; (arch.) years of service in a military rank before eligibility for promotion
new life (esp. after retirement); postretirement life
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
doppelgänger; doppelganger
cold dish (e.g. at a restaurant)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
knowing; (an) acquaintance
authentication by facial recognition
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
qualifications of candidacy for an examination
alcoholic drink; alcoholic beverage