prosperity; thriving; flourishing
and so; therefore; for that reason
manufacturing method; recipe; formula
discharge; outward flow; efflux; leak of (private) information or pictures
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
to enclose; to impound; to cut off; to corral
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
family; relatives; dependents; household
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
shamisen; samisen; three-stringed Japanese lute
Japanese music (esp. traditional Japanese music)
spacious; roomy; broad; wide; extensive
the West; the Occident; Western countries
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
degree of familiarity; popularity
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
antenna; thing or method used to collect information or opinions
demesne; estate; private land; private property
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
employee welfare; employee benefits; fringe benefits
ideal land; earthly paradise; Utopia; Arcadia
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness
manufacturing; craftsmanship; making New-Year's decorations; (arch.) preparing fields; (arch.) farming