to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
training (esp. in-service); induction course
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
each; (arch.) you (plural)
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
so; therefore; and; (and) then
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
to be selected (from among many people)
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
to score points with (a person)
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
member of the Diet; Diet member; member of parliament; MP
ground levelling (leveling); laying the groundwork; making preparations; roller; road leveller
to do something distinguished; to perform great deeds; to distinguish oneself (e.g. in war)
impression; strong belief (of the judge); conviction
public employee; government employee; public-sector worker; public servant; civil servant
upper level; upper grade; high rank; advanced level; senior level; upper class
right (to do something); authority; power
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
to consider; to eye the possibility (of); to bring into view
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
permanent vice-president; undersecretary; vice-minister
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
retiring voluntarily; resigning one's post (to make way for others); stepping down; bowing out
tacit; unspoken; implicit
auxiliary organization (organisation); extra-departmental body; fringe organization
board chairman; managing director; chief director
affiliated company; affiliated business
source of one's livelihood; one's bread and butter
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
soldier; warrior; person of courage; strong person; very capable person
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy