computer graphics; CG; computer-generated imagery; CGI
on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
estimate (of costs); budget
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
planet; dark horse; surprise contender
hundred million; 100,000,000; 10^8
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
maintenance; preservation; improvement
control; management (e.g. of a business)
not insignificant; not to be sneezed at
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
sanctuary; reserve (for wild animals); nature preserve
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
general idea; concept; notion
administrator; director; commissioner
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
material civilization; material civilisation
development; growth; progress; development; expansion (of a typhoon, low-pressure area, etc.); developmental disability
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; presentation
sense of values; values; value system
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
confections; sweets; candy; cake
bamboo shoot; young, inexperienced doctor
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect