to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
commercial value; commodity value; marketability
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
though; even if; whether ... or ...
(preliminary) skirmish; prelude; preliminary encounter; warm-up match (e.g. before a final)
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
to unfold; to unroll; to open
crushing; squashing; crumpling; squishing; with a smash; with a crunch
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
main question; real issue at hand
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to cease; to stop; to be over
citizenship; civic rights; civil rights; widespread acceptance; social recognition; common use
constitution of Japan; Japanese constitution
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
registration; accession; register; entry; record
at that time; in those days
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
from one end to another; thoroughly; completely; utterly
use; utilization; utilisation; application
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)