limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
to put an end (to); to close the books (on)
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
nothing but; none other than
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
setting off (on a trip); departure
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
system; institution; organization; organisation
use; utilization; utilisation; application
fixed number (of people); prescribed number (of regular personnel, students, etc.); quota; capacity (of a bus, boat, theatre, etc.); seating capacity
one person; another name; nickname; alias
candidate (for an election)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
expression; presentation; representation; notation
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper