craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
to cut; to slit; to cut open
picking out; taking out; (surgical) removal; exposure
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
attractive face and figure
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
four-character compound word (esp. idiomatic)
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
bikini model (usually teenage); pin-up girl
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
uncommon; extraordinary (in relation to human characteristics)
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
centre of attention; center of attention
corporate group; group businesses; group company; affiliated company
large company; large enterprise; large corporation
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
upstart; nouveau riche; new money; piece promoted to gold general
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
exclusion of males; (being) closed to men
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
complete change; about-face
political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
symmetry; balance; proportion; uniformity
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
club activities; extracurricular activities
region; limits; stage; level
to find out; to discover; to detect
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
every month; monthly; month by month