soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
change; alteration; substitute; spare; rate of exchange
as if nothing had happened
topic of discussion; agenda
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
something like ...; something called ...
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
technological development
to affect adversely; to have a negative influence (on)
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
impassioned speech; fervent speech
to muster (e.g. one's courage); to call forth; to rouse up; to be enlivened; to be invigorated
bribe; sweetener; douceur
finished product; finished goods; completed article
counterfeit goods; knock-off; imitation
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
cannot be helped; unavoidable
diplomatic; diplomatically
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
landing place (for aircraft); common ground; compromise; agreement
under repair; out of service; being adjusted
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
unification; centralization; centralisation
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
how have you been?; (lit.) nothing (untoward) has happened, has it?