several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
to increase; to add to; to augment
several years; a few years
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
portrait of deceased person
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
child rearing; child raising; raising children; parenting
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
to feel; to sense; to experience
rikka; formal style of ikebana
supporting; shoring up; promotion; propping-up; jacking-up; manipulation
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
one-man (show, team, etc.); tyrant; dictatorial person; conductorless bus (i.e. having only a driver); conductorless train
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
single word; a few words; brief comment
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
(one's) quota; assignment
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill