pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
high-rise building; tower block; skyscraper
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
new building; new construction
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
smallish; on the small side
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
standing signboard; billboard; hoarding
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
inking the outlines of a picture
the lone woman (e.g. bright flower) in a group
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to arrange; to make an appointment; to agree upon
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups
polite; respectful; reverent
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
pharmaceutical (drug) company
proper; propagandist; propaganda; full time (staff); career (job title) (e.g. someone who has worked in the same area from the start); regular price
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
price; cost; value; worth; value
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to anticipate; to foresee
business discussion; negotiation
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)