degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
blue cloth; blue ground; blue background
violet (any flower of genus Viola, esp. the Fuji dawn, Viola mandshurica)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
reconciliation; peace; rapprochement
highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period); main road; highway (e.g. to success); path (to becoming ...); subdistrict (in China)
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
import; importation; introduction; afferent
tariff (import tax); duty; customs
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
to face on; to look out on to
prime minister; premier; chancellor
close; intimate; on good terms
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
to have an eye on; to zero in on
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
route (bus, train, air, etc.); line; line (taken by a group, organization, etc.); policy; course
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.; to interrupt
another shop, store, or firm
shop; store; counter for foldable things such as maps, etc.
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt