declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
to win fame; to be widely-known; to be well known; to make a name for oneself
avarice; greed; covetousness; raga (desire)
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
descendant (usu. of a certain generation); (arch.) lineage; (arch.) pedigree; (arch.) grandchild
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
several years; a few years
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
supreme command; direction over all
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
a short while ago; already
stirring; slight movement
to catch one's attention; to catch one's ear; to be annoying to one's ear
summer vacation; summer holiday
to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.); to be able (to do); to fit (schedule, budget)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
entry qualifications; joining qualifications
twenty-ninth day of the month; twenty-nine days
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
bet; wager; stake; gamble
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to get in; to go in; to come in; to flow into; to set; to set in
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
to make oneself known to the public; to become popular; to gain influence
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to slide into; to slip into
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
regular; ordinary (e.g. session of parliament); established usage; precedent; regular practice