-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
order; ordering; beginning; start; foreword; preface
consistent; unchanging from beginning to end
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
(large) compilation; culmination (of hard work)
to play a leading role; to play a central part
in the same manner as before; the same as always
expression method; how to express oneself; phrasing
rosary; string of prayer beads
to have full knowledge (of something); to know something thoroughly
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
place; room; margin; scope
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
the whole country; the public; the world; the ruling power; having one's own way
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
moment by moment; hour by hour
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
pitching ability; counter for pitches
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
attention; giving one's attention; focusing
and then; and so; and; so then
different opinion; objection
omission; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement
secondary meaning; of secondary import
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize