top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
than; from; out of; except; but; more
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
mass communication; mass media
tone (of argument); tenor; drift
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
in contrast to (one's, its) appearance
how; in what way; how about
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
Pocky (biscuit stick coated with chocolate, strawberry, etc.)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
feeling; sense; impression
number one; first; best; most; game; round
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
script; screenplay; scenario
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
plural; multiple; several
coincident with; while; simultaneously
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to begin (doing); to start (doing)