look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
several; various; divergent; conflicting; different; diverse
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
past (exam) question collection
pulp fiction; dime novel; akahon; university entrance exam workbook (published by Kyōgakusha); storybook (with red cover, Edo period); Red Guide (Michelin)
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
turning things around with a home run; turning the tables with a single successful attack (move)
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
universality; ubiquity; omnipresence; catholicity
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
other than; excluding; without
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
becoming part of the standard inventory (of a product); becoming popular
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
open date; start of (hunting) season
social networking service; SNS
graduate recruitment; employment of new graduates
mission; delegation; transmission
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); submission; post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
private; exclusive; secret
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
registration; accession; register; entry; record
place of residence; dwelling place