launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
impression; strong belief (of the judge); conviction
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
contributor; poster; submitter
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
(pork) cutlet curry; tonkatsu curry
training (esp. in-service); induction course
fierce; intense; severe; very; extremely; terribly
former boyfriend; ex-boyfriend
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
assistant; associate; duplicate; copy; adverb
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
rising; ascending; climbing
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
detention pending trial; confinement; custody
during; for the duration of
conjugal relations; conjugal affection
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
as planned; according to plan
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
to accept; to receive; to agree