to teach; to take a teaching job
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
multiplication table; times table
than; from; out of; except; but; more
futures; credit (buying); stretching; total (preceding counter, unit, etc.); aggregate
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
honorific/polite/humble prefix
invitation; introduction; temptation
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
factional infighting (conflict); antagonism between factions
thick; viscous; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
complete; whole; perfect; safe
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
to continue to do; to persist in doing
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
to subsist; to keep on living
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
immediately; right away; on the spot
member of the Diet; Diet member; member of parliament; MP
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only