extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
parenthood; parent or someone with children on the way (esp. an expecting mother); (of a fish) containing roe (eggs)
one-night stand; taking home a woman from a bar, club, etc.; takeout (i.e. food); take-out; takeaway
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
to not take seriously; to take lightly
manuscript; version; draft
to buy again; to buy anew
upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.; downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.
to buy a replacement; to replace by buying something new
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
before the end of this year
squeaking (of an engine, skis on snow, etc.)
change; conversion; transformation; transformation
the big two...; two major...; two main...
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
having said that; on the other hand
cooking; food preparation
refreshment booth; refreshment stand; snack bar
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
to pass the baton (e.g. in a relay race); to pass the baton; to hand on the torch
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
to rearrange (classes); to recompose; to reset; to recombine (genes)
in order; in turn; one by one
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
to be embarrassed; to lose face
having slow reflexes; being nonathletic; person who is not athletic
scene; sight; scenario; setting
production (e.g. play); direction