to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland
member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
manga cafe; coffee shop with a manga library (usu. has Internet facilities and charges by the hour)
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
right in the middle (of); midst; height
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
duty; function; office; mission; task
cooperation; coordination; link
convenient; expedient; makeshift
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
retainer's stipend; official pay; salary
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish