sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
simply put; putting it simply; in short
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
something worthy of comparison; something being compared
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
method of bringing up; method of raising
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
personal feelings; self-interest
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
reduction by half; halving
reduction; decrease; subtraction; (arch.) reduction of penalty (under the ritsuryo codes)
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to be absorbed in reading
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
encompassing; covering (exhaustively); including (all of); comprising; comprehending
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
to increase; to add to; to augment
to lose one's way; to get lost
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to finish reading; to read through
single word; a few words; brief comment
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
scene; sight; scenario; setting
to work hard; to work diligently
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
to begin purchasing; to purchase