(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to rock; to shake; to swing
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
compilation; editing; recording
eighth day of the month; eight days
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
author; writer; novelist; artist
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush; to be infatuated
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive; to become popular; to become widespread
Kumamoto (city, prefecture)
demonstration; presentation; stage show; performance
Buddhist priest who is also an important politician
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
national parliament or congress building (e.g. National Diet Building (Japan), United States Capitol (USA), Houses of Parliament (UK), etc.)