near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
eat-in-kitchen; combination kitchen-dining room; dropkick (rugby)
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
common people; ordinary people; masses
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
exposure to the sun; sunny place; per day
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
number of households (houses)
counter for houses, households, apartments, etc.
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
(within) the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
largest class; top category
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
amount of money; sum of money
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
regret; repentance; remorse
to say; to be called; to do
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to have the privilege of doing
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
privately run store; one-man business; mom-and-pop store
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
sales; selling; marketing