origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
increase in production; production increase
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
certainly; surely; definitely
sales promotion; hard selling
vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Scaphium affine)
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
at first; in the beginning; originally
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
several times (as large, over)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
underestimation; undervaluation
line; queue; procession; matrix
arrival of goods; goods received
in order; sequential; seriatim
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
war; battle; match; game; competition
to unfold; to unroll; to open
almost every day; almost daily
factory; plant; mill; workshop
acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; bribery; buying off; corruption