to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
by the end of this year; before the year comes to a close; during this year
twentieth day of the month; twenty days
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
pink; erotic (usually used in relation to the sex industry); blue; pornographic
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
monaural; monophonic; mono
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
cathode-ray tube; CRT; Braun tube
leaving something where it is; abandoning something
mechanism; mechanics; machines; mechanic
unkindness; unfriendliness
sense of the seasons; feeling of seasonality
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
you could say; you might say; verging on the
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)
value; worth; virtue; blessing
scientific capability; scientific ability (e.g. of a student); scientific strength (e.g. of a country); level of technological development
unseasonable; out of season
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
bikini model (usually teenage); pin-up girl
performer; entertainer; celebrity
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
due form; official; formality
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
under ... years of age; less than ... years old
vulgar expression; vulgarism
drink box; carton (milk, juice, etc.); paper bag (for vacuum cleaners)
to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity