as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
and yet; though; when; in spite of
after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present
clipping (of newspaper article, etc.); cutting; scrap (for a scrapbook); cut-out (picture, coloured paper, etc.)
to be helpful; to be useful
famous picture; masterpiece (painting); film classic
lack of evidence; insufficient evidence
release; liberation; acquittal
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
small mustache; short mustache
to annoy; to cause trouble
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
outward appearance; apparent
to bore; to tire; to weary; to use lavishly (and without regret)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
worldly-minded person; materialist; uncultured person; philistine; vulgar person; snob
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
zaibatsu; financial conglomerate; industrial group
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
proxy; ringer; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to previously purchased ramen)
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
Island; insula; island; islet
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
large enterprise; big business; large undertaking
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
(necessary) personnel; required person