firm; strong; solid; stable
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
largest company; industry leader
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
until now; so far; up to the present
to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice; to speak emphatically
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
materials; data; document
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
surely; certainly; without doubt
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
serious; not joking; straight