had better ...; had better not ...
to make out to be; to set someone up (as); to prepare (e.g. someone for a role); to make (e.g. "a man out of him"); to frame
flustered; confused; panicked
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
facility; facilities; institution; home (for the elderly, orphans, etc.)
headquarters; head office; main office
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
bank; banking institution
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
from now on; in the future; hereafter; ahead of us; down the road
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
important person; strategic person; key figure
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
pupil; student; schoolchild
legend; folklore; tradition
graduate; alumnus; alumna
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent
(of members of the Imperial family) becoming subjects of the state
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
siblings; brothers and sisters
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
clothing and accessories; attire
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
group; bunch; crowd; group
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
noted product; local specialty
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
fine (grain, workmanship, etc.); close (weave); delicate; precise; accurate; careful
processing technology; processing technique
carving; engraving; sculpture
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
named after; associated with; connected with
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
small; fine; detailed; stingy