to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
abuse; misuse; perversion
patent; special permission; license; licence
system; institution; organization; organisation
opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting; unveiling; release (of a film, information, etc.); disclosure
trade; business; trading; turnover; sales; takings
summary; recapitulation; aggregation
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
very careful; thoroughly prepared
learning by watching others; learning by imitation; following by example
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
time; labour; payment (for labour); pay; tedious job; troublesome job
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; (soft-paste) porcelain; china
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
hundred-yen store; dollar store
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
as stated; verbatim; literally
going straight (to); going direct; unwavering action; decisive action; upright conduct
mascot; poster boy; poster girl; brand ambassador
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
lately; recently; nowadays; terribly; awfully; extremely
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
special; particular; peculiar; unique
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
two times; twice; two degrees
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
how; in what way; by what means
agitation; stirring; whipping; beating
body; physical system; (the) person
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
to collect; to assemble; to gather
offensive strength; offensive power; striking power
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)