used; second-hand; old; Middle Ages (in Japan esp. Heian period)
sooner or later; in time; eventually
one's grasp of the situation; knowing how matters stand
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
preliminary step; first step
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps
black spot; black dot; mark indicating a defeat; loss; failure
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
fragment; one of the group or party
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
same quality; same nature; homogeneous
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
blame; accusation; torture; maltreatment; pangs (of conscience)
combustibility; inflammability; combustible; inflammable
wooden doll; blockhead; good-for-nothing
ingenuity; resourcefulness
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
to begin to catch (attention, etc.); to begin to collect
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
advertising poster hanging over the centre aisle of a train, bus, etc.
propensity; tendency; inclination; deflection
flawless; absolute perfection
invincible; ever-victorious; unconquerable; unbeaten
undefeated; unbeatable; invincible
buying power; purchasing power
appeal (to customers); solicitation (of business); rousing consumer interest (in a product)
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
cookware; cooking utensil
fixed task; scheduled task
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do