exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
to fix; to settle; to standardize; constant; definite; uniform
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
to enter into diplomatic relations
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
people (of a country); nation; citizen; Democratic Party for the People
various foreign countries; several foreign countries
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times
Western Europe; the West; the Occident; Europe
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
drying up; running dry; running out; being exhausted; being drained
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
material; substance; matter
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
future; possible; potential; prospective
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
labor; labour; manpower; working force
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
exactly the same; exactly as is; without any change
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
difficult voyage; stormy passage; hard flight; rough going; running into trouble; proceeding with difficulty
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
(reciprocal) communication; (coming to a) mutual understanding
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply