repeatedly; several times; many times
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to slim down; to lose weight
Thursday; wood (first of the five elements)
first Sanskrit alphabet letter; Africa; Awa (old province of Japan); (arch.) prefixed to names to show intimacy
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
galaxy of able persons; collection of intellectuals
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
if possible; if it is in my power; if it was realistic
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)
revision (of text); alteration; change
counter for rules; rule; regulation
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
personal; private; oneself
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
to thank; to apologize; to apologise; to say farewell; to retreat; to refuse
hiding at all costs; desperate cover-up; doing one's best to keep (something) secret
preparatory phase; preparatory period
business office; place of business
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
research funds (expenses)
to make up (a deficiency); to supplement; to add to; to put towards
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
make-up; get-up; disguise; costume
elated; triumphant; proud
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
marine; for shipping; for vessels
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious