individual; particular; discrete; distinct
pride in one's strength or skill
rehabilitation facilities; halfway house
general election (of the lower house); fan popularity voting (esp. for idols); popularity contest
to come face to face (with)
goods; merchandise; commercial items
sale of goods (as opposed to services)
success; boom; being well-attended (of an event); prosperity
strap (for carrying something); strap (on a dress, bra, etc.)
self-discipline; self-improvement
reciprocal relationship; mutually beneficial relations; relationship with benefits to both parties
concentrated sulfuric acid; concentrated sulphuric acid
illegal digging; illegal mining; grave robbing; tomb robbing
to work hard; to work diligently; to do one's best; to try one's hardest
dressing oneself; personal grooming
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
signing; autograph session
peacetime; time of peace; ordinary times; normal times
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
to have guts; to be unwavering in one's resolution
to make a lasting impression
losing everything; suffering a total loss; coming to nothing; (lit.) having lost the interest and the principal
publication of results; announcement of results
make; workmanship; preparation
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
sullenly; discontentedly; silently (in a bad mood); grumpily; with hurt feelings
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
complete bed rest; complete rest and quiet