rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
determination; resolution
fully satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); happy; cleared of doubt
to get out of hand; to become uncontrollable; to boil over
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
press; print shop; printing office
long (time that has passed); old (story)
the times; the world; society
listings magazine; informational magazine
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
(it was) not until; (it was) only when
business plan; business schedule; project
to knead well; to polish; to refine
share (of expenses); equity (in company); holdings; interest (in company)
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
great disaster; catastrophe; train wreck
to give directions; to issue instructions
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
to sit in a row; to be present (and lined up)
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
brokerage; brokerage firm; broking house; securities company
upper reaches (of a river); upper stream; top; upper part; long ago; beginning; first
bond; bill; certificate; security
M&A; mergers and acquisitions
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
sense of anticipation; feeling of expectation; feeling of hope
famous (commercial) establishment; well-known store (shop, restaurant)
cake shop; pastry shop; confectionary