severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
how; in what way; how about
public relations; PR; publicity; publicizing
section manager; section chief
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to falter; to slacken; to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
else; in addition; besides
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
crossed line; crossing of wires; crosstalk; getting mixed up (of different topics in a conversation); confusion; (talking at) cross-purposes
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
company; firm; (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.; incorporated body
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
inland sea; inlet; gulf; (arch.) lake
car; automobile; motorcar; motor vehicle; auto
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
under investigation; under consideration; under review; pending (decision, etc.); awaiting verification
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
eagerly; earnestly; zealously; wholeheartedly; diligently; assiduously
how much; how many; to what extent
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
love; romance; tender passion; emotion; affections
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
now; the present time; just now; another; more
wise saying; famous saying; witty remark
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
have a good day; take care; see you
about; on; regarding; per; for every
company president; manager; director
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
don't you think?; indicates question