monetary system; currency system
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
to look down on; to make light of
to lower one's voice; to speak more softly
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
change; transformation; reform; revolution; revolutionizing; innovation
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
just because; even if; even though
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
revolution; 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
business world; business circles; (the) industry
although I say; although one might say; although called
to affect; to impact; to influence
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
to take up one's residence
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
competition rate; success rate; ratio of successful (applicants) to total applicants
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
malicious; scheming; black-hearted; cruel (contrary to outward behavior); sly; black-hearted
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
as soon as possible; at the earliest time
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
notice; attention; observation