honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
relation; connection; relevance
commercial (on radio, TV, etc.); advertisement; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
head; brains; intellect; understanding
Japanese clothing; being dressed in a kimono; Japanese-style bookbinding
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
continuation; succession; series; continuous
mascot; poster boy; poster girl; brand ambassador
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
commander; general; leader
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
minuteness; one millionth
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
secret information; intelligence
intelligence gathering; information gathering
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
admiration; wonder; astonishment
towering; astonishingly high
dark side (of nature, town, etc.)
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject
to accomplish something; to leave a mark; to make an impression; to build a track record
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
influence; clout; leverage
entertainer; performer; celebrity; entertainment personality
ancient times; prehistoric times
magic; sorcery; incantation
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large