to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
time for ...; time to ...; good opportunity to ...; season
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
sickle; leading question; trick question; sickle-and-chain (weapon); spear with curved cross-blades; gooseneck tenon and mortise joint; (arch.) noisiness
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
return system; tax payment by self-assessment; declaration system
to become used to; to become familiar with; to grow accustomed to
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
inexperienced; incompetent; inept; incapable; careless
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
elder sister; older female friend
careful observation; close attention
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
to make a lasting impression
(something having its) merits and demerits; advantages and disadvantages; good points and shortcomings
to laugh away; to laugh off
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
clicking; clopping; clacking
Saipan (island near Guam)
maternity (motherhood); maternity (pregnancy); maternity dress
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
futures; credit (buying); stretching; total (preceding counter, unit, etc.); aggregate
advance (e.g. of Japanese exports) into overseas markets
import; importation; introduction; afferent
this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such
not knowing one's social position; overweening; overreaching; forgetting who one is
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential