to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
number; number plate; license plate
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
and yet; though; when; in spite of
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to turn misfortune into fortune (esp. through one's own efforts); to turn the potential disaster to one's advantage
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to speak as though something were actually the case; to smooth over; to give the impression that; to make it sound that
information; (brief) notice; letting someone know; first report; initial report
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
adds force or indicates command
reason; cause; circumstances
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo)