far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
deep regret; great disappointment
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
grinding; polishing; refining (skill, knowledge, etc.); striving to master something
processing technology; processing technique
plating (chrome, gold, silver, etc.); coating; gilding; pretense; pretence; simulation
semiconductor; solid-state
degree of dependence; dependency rate; reliance
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
NEC (Nippon Electric Company)
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
inspiration; afflatus; ability to sense the supernatural (esp. ghosts, etc.)
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
senior high school; high school
those (near the second person)
(in the) same boat; (sharing a) common destiny
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
one's physical safety; personal security
police; police officer; police station
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty