to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
spirit world; underworld; other world; supernatural world; different dimension
race (of people); type of person
curiosity; inquisitiveness
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
type of occupation; occupational category
office and rank; an official rank
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
to lead a life; to live a life
to flush out (a hare, fox, etc.); to drive out; to drive (cattle, sheep, etc.); to urge on; to drive (to do); to urge
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
bet; wager; stake; gamble
pork-cutlet sandwich; tonkatsu sandwich
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to cause someone to worry
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
invincible; ever-victorious; unconquerable; unbeaten
being very popular; being in great demand
plural; multiple; plural (number)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
prominent; eminent; leading; foremost; distinguished
three; three years of age
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
food self-sufficiency rate
capital; funds; seed money; asset
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
first-rate; finest quality; the best
of course; certainly; naturally
research and development; R&D
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed