to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
formal; proper; prescribed; conventional; stereotypical
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
pin (e.g. hairpin, safety pin); (bowling) pin; pin; flagstick; (a) one (on dice or Japanese playing cards); first; top
to sew together; to stitch together; to sew up; to switch up
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
(opening a door) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) with a clatter; with a crash; (changing) completely; totally
stipulation; prescription; normal (unit of normality); compulsory exercise (in gymnastics); compulsory routine
to forget oneself; to lose control of oneself
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
export value; value of exports
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
in perfect form; going swimmingly
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
clothing; articles of clothing; apparel
to account for; to make up; to occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.); to occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind)
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
what proportion; what percentage
to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)
group; bunch; crowd; group
division of labor; division of labour; specialization; specialisation; assembly-line production
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
to anticipate; to foresee
non-conforming process; noncompliant; incompatible
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
following (a precedent, former policy, etc.); continuing with; sticking to; observing
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
earthly paradise; heaven on earth
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
successful candidate; prizewinner
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement