mixing; blending; adding; adulteration
throwaway; disposable; single-use
consideration; taking into account
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
while; even though; despite
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to set about in earnest; to put one's back into something
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
makings (of); aptitude (for); groundwork; foundation
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
the other day; a few days ago
commercialization (e.g. product); commodification
form; shape; figure; visage
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
low-priced; cheap; inexpensive; shallow (e.g. sympathy); superficial; cheap (e.g. government)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
common people; ordinary people; masses
concentration; thickness; density; cardinality
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
made-to-order; custom-made
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
prospects of victory; chances of success
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to watch over; to watch attentively
I see; that's right; indeed
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age