antenna; thing or method used to collect information or opinions
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
wired; cabled; communication by wire
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
signal; signalling; signaling; traffic light; traffic signal
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
inspection; reading; perusal; browsing (the web)
etc.; et cetera; and so on
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
emperor (of Japan); mikado
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
to head out (for); to head (to); to go (to); to leave (for)
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
greeting; a fine thing to say
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
standard; criterion; norm; benchmark; measure; gauge
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply