long time (since the last time); first in a long time
break (in the weather, esp. rain or snow); interval of clear weather; patch of blue sky; (arch.) period of serenity
(wireless) transceiver; radio; walkie-talkie
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
(political) power; authority; influence
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
public transportation; public transport
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
half the face; one side; half; the other side; the reverse; the contrary
competitiveness; competitive edge; competitive power
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
the capital city (often Tokyo) area (typically within 50 km of city's centre) (center)
jam-packed; packed in like sardines
student teacher; trainee teacher
exclusive line (communications); dedicated line
freight traffic (transportation); freightage; shipment
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
good-natured; of good character
local (rain, distribution, outbreak, etc.); localized; regional; isolated
adding water (to a plant)
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
during a telephone call; busy line
integration; unification; unity; combination; consolidation; synthesis
raw materials; ingredients
continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption
survival; remaining; being extant; being left
rut; wheel track; distance between two wheels; gauge
unity; union; solidarity; combination; teaming up