to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to pretend; to act (as if)
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
to name; to call; to christen; to term
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
I see; that's right; indeed
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
OK; sure; yessir!; okey dokey!; understood
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
first (of its kind) in Japan
landing; going ashore; disembarkation; making landfall (of a typhoon); striking land; hitting land
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
shrewdly; smartly; calculatingly; astutely; cunningly
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
specialization; specialty; speciality; expertise
pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start