advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
chorus; singing in a chorus
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
to perfect; to detail; to polish; (arch.) to make (inside something)
number of characters; number of letters; word count
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
meteor; shooting star; falling star
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till