American continent; the Americas
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
cutting the cake (at a wedding)
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
notice; attention; observation
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
cooperation; tie-up; joint business; partnership; alliance; sponsorship
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
March; third month of the lunar calendar
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
office hours; business hours; working hours
retirement age; (arch.) years of service in a military rank before eligibility for promotion
how; in what way; how about; questionable
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
not caring; not giving a damn
to become excited; to grow lively
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
circumference; perimeter; work outside the office; outer tracks (in a loop or curve)
training (esp. in-service); induction course
to turn towards; to point
change (personnel); transfer; reshuffle
to come to an end; to lower the curtain
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement