origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit
common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins
domino (game); dominoes; domino effect
destruction; collapse; crumbling
spool (of thread); reel; bobbin; tuning peg
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
Swiss roll; jelly roll; roll cake
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
dead end; tragic ending (e.g. of film)
to make sacrifices for; to pay dearly for
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
at all costs; whatever the price; would give anything
(balance) scales; shoulder carrying pole; steelyard
to put together; to gather; to collect; to scrape together
experimental device; experimental equipment
trial product; prototype model
gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with vegetables
normal serving; medium-sized portion
unable to read the situation; unable to pick up on the mood (e.g. of a conversation)
showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
practicality; utility; usefulness
control (by the state); controlling; coordination; air traffic control
automatic operation (machine); automatic driving (vehicle)
light-emitting diode; LED
National Aeronautics and Space Administration; NASA