not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
photography contest; photography competition
referendum; popular vote; plebiscite
voting; ballot; poll; vote
(official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awarding; honouring
board chairman; managing director; chief director
white sandbar; white sandbank; area in a garden or entrance of a house laid with white sand or pebbles; gravel separating a noh stage from the audience; (arch.) court of law in the Edo period, in which the parties sat on white sand
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to become frightened; to get scared; to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to get cold feet
treasury; treasure house; storehouse; treasure trove; rich source (of)
to become clear; to be made public
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
light; light (colour, food, comedy, etc.); right; right field; right fielder
(unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence; happening (performance)
famous scene (e.g. in a movie or play)
precipitous cliff; sheer precipice; critical situation
abandoned; out-of-use; obsolete; abolished; decommissioned
rabbit; hare; coney; cony; lagomorph (esp. leporids)
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
completion (of a game); completing every level
fully complete (e.g. a collection); fully completing
commercial version (e.g. of software); production version; release version
traveling expenses; travelling expenses
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
observer; watchman; lifeguard
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
prize money; monetary award; reward
to suspend between two points; to build (a bridge, etc.); to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)