degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to point upward; to look upward; to improve
raw materials; ingredients
price increase; rise in price
revamping; reshaping; rearranging; reorganizing
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
major surgery; major operation
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ)
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
good prospects; full of hope; promising
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
value of one's property (assets); property (asset) value
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
bond; bill; certificate; security
general mobilization; general mobilisation
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
preference; priority; precedence
ruins of a fire; fire-devastated area
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
proposal; proposition; suggestion
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
investment; contribution; financing
to discuss; to talk together
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
stock company; corporation; kabushiki kaisha; KK
civil affairs; civil case
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
cooperation; collaboration
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady