obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
exposure to the sun; sunny place; per day
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
number of households (houses)
counter for houses, households, apartments, etc.
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
(within) the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
largest class; top category
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
amount of money; sum of money
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
regret; repentance; remorse
to say; to be called; to do
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to have the privilege of doing
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
privately run store; one-man business; mom-and-pop store
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
sales; selling; marketing
to receive a favorable reputation; to get good reviews; to meet with a favorable reception
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
selling out; being sold out
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
free (of charge); gratuitous
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)