furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
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favourable; favorable; promising; satisfactory; in good shape
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
such ... as; or some such
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
tailwind; fair wind; favorable wind (favourable); favorable condition (favourable); advantageous situation
member of the Lower House
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
degree of attention; profile
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
notice; attention; observation
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
(political) administration; political power
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
don't you think?; indicates question
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
law department; law school
professor; teaching; instruction