rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
regarding highly; attaching importance to
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
technological development
general idea; concept; notion
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
direct connection; direct link
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.)
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to go out of fashion
genealogy; lineage; family tree; pedigree
operability; usability; user friendliness; ease of use; maneuverability; manoeuvrability
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
being too late; losing one's final chance
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
to discuss; to talk together
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
instant noodles sold in a cup; cup noodles
instant noodles sold in soft plastic packaging
ratio; proportion; percentage
how long; how far; how much
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
to sell wholesale; to grate (e.g. vegetables); to cut up fish
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
interest; rights; concession
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
packed meal; packed food; packed lunch; bag lunch