lucky; fortunate; timely; convenient
concentration (of light, e.g. with lens or mirror); condensation; condensing
starting pistol; starter pistol
bittern; concentrated solution of salts (esp. magnesium chloride) left over after the crystallization of seawater or brine
energy problems; energy issues
meat shop; butcher's shop
first prize; gold medal; blue ribbon
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
first year; initial (year)
marriage agency; matrimonial agency; matchmaking service
to capture; to seize; to plunder
green light; (giving) permission; OK
public facilities; utilities
prototype model; experimental machine
market (for goods, services, etc.); outlet (for selling); opening
high spirits; high energy; go!; go-man-go!; fashionably clothed and assertive (esp. of a woman); flashy
fresh water; fiscal spending; government pump priming
child-rearing expenses; child-support payments (following divorce)
with a view to marriage; with marriage in mind
(for) household use; home use; domestic use
nursery school teacher; childcare worker
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis
outrageous lie; outright lie