to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
material; material properties; quality of material; quality of wood; quality of lumber
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
all; entire; whole; altogether
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
handful; small amount; small number
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
cancelling (a debt); forgiving (a debt); being even; forgetting (what was said or done); pretending (something never happened)
this occasion; at this time; now
to travel all over; to be active in places widely apart
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
our country; our land; one's own country
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
crime; criminal act; offence; offense
unprecedented; never seen before
innovative; liberal; reformist; progressive
next generation; future generation
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
affidavit; deposition; testimony
National Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1947-); Imperial Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1889-1947); legislative assembly; parliament
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
man; male; masculine gender
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
in the background; not standing out
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but