latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
losing shape (of clothing, etc.); losing form
bust (measurement); breasts; bosom; bust (sculpture); half-length portrait
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
six; sixth (interval, chord)
number; number plate; license plate
science; learning; scholarship; arts and sciences; academic pursuits
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
disturbance; riot; mayhem
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
survival; survivor; relic
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
low-lying part of a city (usu. containing shops, factories, etc.); Shitamachi (low-lying area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, incl. Asakusa, Shitaya, Kanda, Fukugawa, Honjo, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and surrounds)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
modesty; humility; being humble
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to wake up; to rouse out of bed; to knock on the door and wake someone
negotiations; discussions; connection
business world; business circles; (the) industry
(short) jacket; blouson; ski jumper; jumping event athlete; jumper lead; jumper wire
break (rest); break (tennis, boxing, snooker, etc.); suddenly becoming popular; becoming a hit
ferry (crossing); ferry(boat); delivery
program (e.g. TV); programme
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling
person of doubtful origin
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
column; beam; girder; digit; decade; order of magnitude
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
qualifications; requirements; capabilities