content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches into gold
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
transmitter; homing device
Nagano (city, prefecture)
at that time; in those days
home area; home town; local
PR brochure; public relations magazine
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
starting (construction) work
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
charming; fascinating; attractive
uninterested (in); having no interest (in)
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
(political) power; authority; influence
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to comfort; to console; to amuse
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to face; to go towards; to head towards
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
authorized architect and builder; licensed architect; registered architect
forcibly; by force; against one's will
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to win through (e.g. to finals); to advance
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
arrest; apprehension; capture
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous