to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
bowing out; retiring voluntarily
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
almost; roughly; approximately
another company; other company
to sniff out; to get wind of
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
himself; yourself; herself
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
like this; this sort; this way
proposal; motion; recommendation
spirit of dedication to one's company
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum); Japanese Judas tree
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
board of directors; board of directors' meeting
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
largest company; industry leader
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
reorganization plan; reorganisation plan; restructuring plan