in the early period (of something); at the beginning
cavity; tooth decay; decayed tooth; dental caries
cotton; cotton pads (usu. in amenity set); cotton buds
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
iron plate; steel plane; sure thing; certain winner
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
voice dramatization on CD (usu. based on manga, anime, etc.)
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
light novel; young-adult illustrated fiction
quarter; person with one non-Japanese grandparent
hack; untrained; incompetent; useless; quack (doctor)
day something goes on sale; date of issue; release date
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
wampee (Clausena lansium)
concerning the content; with respect to the content; content-wise
good piece of work; honourable mention (honorable)
winning a prize or place (in a contest)
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
baseball player; ballplayer
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
plum vinegar; (salted) plum juice
great antiquity; old-fashioned; long ago
without touching; no touching; not participating in; not being concerned by; without being involved in
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
double circle (indicating "very good" on a piece of school work)
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
every place; various places
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club