customization; customisation
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
there is nothing; having nothing
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
maid; helper; help; assistance
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
it is I who should say so
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
accounting; administration (of money)
labor standard; labor standards (e.g. bureau, law)
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
first month of the lunar calendar; first month; first moon of the month; new moon
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
estimate (of costs); budget
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
not; nonexistent; not being (there)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
processing technology; processing technique
super technology; technology beyond our current capabilities, mainly in science fiction
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
year-end gift; end of the year; year end