to trace back to (the origins of something)
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
originally; by nature; from the start
feudal domain (Edo and early Meiji periods, precursor to current prefectures); fiefdom; province
Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE)
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely
home area; home town; local
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
name; given name; first name
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
alongside a railway line, bus route, major thoroughfare, etc.
major stockholder; large shareholder
cooperation; tie-up; joint business; partnership; alliance; sponsorship
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
transfer; assignment; conveyance
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
transfer; transport; removal
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
near; nearby; not far off
flour; meal; powder; dust
trailer (vehicle); semi-trailer truck; trailer (for a film, video game, etc.)
car; automobile; motorcar; motor vehicle; auto