general election (of the lower house); fan popularity voting (esp. for idols); popularity contest
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
supporter (e.g. wrist supporter); athletic supporter; jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer); backer
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
candidate (for an election)
flaring up; bursting into flames
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to flare up; to burst into flames
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
successor; replacement; second wife
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
maid; helper; help; assistance
leaflet; flyer; scattering; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
remainder of the year; rest of the year
tears (from being deeply moved); tears of gratitude
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
high spirits; high energy; go!; go-man-go!; fashionably clothed and assertive (esp. of a woman); flashy
so; therefore; and; (and) then
first-year student; first-year pupil; beginner; novice; annual; annual plant
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
doubt; suspicion; question; strangeness
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee