energy conservation; economical use of energy
egoistic; selfish; self-willed
egoistic; selfish; self-willed
(sudden) complete reversal (of plot); unexpected twist (at end of story)
if you do this; if this is the case
collation; examining and comparing
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)
hello; good day; good afternoon
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; one-year period
parts; accessories; components
taking the lead; leadership; leader; chorus leader
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
blank space; margin; blank canvas
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
disintegration; self-destruction
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
steady; sound; reliable; solid
name recognition; established reputation
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
to start working; to take action
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
quotation; citation; reference
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
office workers; office staff; clerical staff
hiring from another company; recruitment; quick costume change in kabuki (taking off outer costume); drawing (wire, pipes, metal plate)
change of occupation; career change