to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
political measures; policy
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
simply put; putting it simply; in short
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
property; fortune; means; assets
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
with a clink; with a flop; suddenly; all of a sudden
protocol; written evidence; record (investigation, interrogation, etc.); preliminary memo; charge sheet
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
morning fog; morning mist
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
going home from work; on the way home from work
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)
female office worker; office lady; overlap; orienteering
to cross (each other); to pass (each other); to miss (meeting) each other; to pass each other by; to have a misunderstanding; to go awry
new book; new publication
reclamation (e.g. wasteland); cultivation; development; pioneering; opening up (e.g. new market); breaking new ground
to finish reading; to read through
one roll; one book; one volume; first volume; rolling once; wrapping once around
finishing reading; non-serialised story (e.g. in a magazine); complete story; breaks and pauses (in a sentence)
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
approval; adoption (of a motion, bill, etc.); passage
secret story; unknown episode
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
bulky; massive; thick; heavy