this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
long-lived program (on TV, radio, etc.); long runner
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
such; this sort of; like this
presenter; speaker; performer; actor; participant (in a TV show or TV panel)
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
company president; manager; director
producer (film, TV, etc.)
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
(TV or radio) entertainer; television personality; talent; skill; talent (ancient unit of weight and currency)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
later on; eventually; afterwards
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
bureau director; office chief
greeting; a fine thing to say
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything