immunity; immunization; immunisation; being hardened (to); being unaffected (by); being accustomed (to)
control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
laboratory testing bench; laboratory table; subject of an experiment; (human) guinea pig
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
just because; even if; even though
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
don't you think?; indicates question
from now; from this moment; henceforth
even though; despite; when
boy; son; baby boy; young man
first base; first baseman; one fort
to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)
Osaka-Kobe; Hanshin (company name: railway, dept. store, baseball team, etc.)
overall victory; championship; winning the title; (being in) heaven; bliss; perfect contentment
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
Hanshin Tigers (Japanese pro baseball team)
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
since; henceforth; ever since
tossing (someone) into the air (in celebration)
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
thesis; essay; treatise; paper; article
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
sorry; excuse me; thank you