to wear glasses; to put on glasses
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
older brother and younger sister
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
to reach back into one's memory; to search one's mind; to recall
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
bringing up; rearing; upbringing
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
capital investment; capital expenditure; investment in plant and equipment
spinning (textiles); spun yarn
work; business; company; study
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
woollen material; woollen goods or fabric
dyeing; staining; dyed colour (color)
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
support; backing; aid; assistance
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
workshop; studio; atelier
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to take over; to hand over
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
woman; lady; adult female