parroting back; repeating (another's words) like a parrot
receiving (a message, letter, email, etc.); reception (radio, TV, etc.)
hint; suggestion; clue; suggestion
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
around the world; throughout the world
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
interruption; discontinuance; suspension; cancellation (of a planned event); calling off
humanity; sidewalk; footpath; human realm
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
nature; the natural world; realm of nature
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
firmly; solidly; heartily
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
(state of) house arrest; (state of) confinement
negligence; carelessness; incompetence; mismanagement
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
area of influence; zone of influence; extent of impact
all over Japan; throughout Japan
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
diffusion rate; rate of spread
possession; having (on one's person); carrying (with one)
people (of a country); nation; citizen; Democratic Party for the People
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
working adult; full-fledged member of society
society; public; community; social studies