bar graph; rectangular graph
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
unit; denomination; credit (in school); in units of (e.g. "in thousands"); in amounts of
proper; respectable; decent; honest
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
in that way; like that; that way
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
the ninth; Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
discontinuation (of business); closing down; giving up (one's practice); retiring
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
tagged (esp. with a price); notorious; infamous; double-dyed
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
concession; conciliation; compromise
position; job; employment; opening
low (level, value, price, etc.)
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to anticipate; to foresee
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
one's family (home) background (environment)
(in) her way; peculiar to her
impossible; unlikely; improbable