starting up (e.g. business, computer)
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
scene; spectacle; sight; view
new student; freshman; first-year student
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
several years; a few years
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
hostel; dormitory; (arch.) bureau (government department beneath a ministry under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) tea-ceremony room; (arch.) villa
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
number of stairs or stories (storeys); rank; order
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
new; fresh; new item (e.g. customer, regulation); newly created object; new customer
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
to live; to reside; to inhabit
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
studying abroad; travelling to study; traveling to study
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
preliminary arrangements; spade work
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
absolutely; positively; decidedly
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
being up to the person himself
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit