rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
holding two or more positions concurrently
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
school rules; school regulations
encouragement; promotion; inducement; incitement; stimulation
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
writing; composition; essay; sentence
will; desire; eagerness; interest; drive; motivation
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
overconcentration (esp. of population, cultural and political institutions, etc. in Tokyo); heavy concentration
lawless people; gang; malcontents; recalcitrants
rationalization; justification
don't worry; there's no need to worry
the end of the world; the world is beyond saving; there's no hope for the future; this degenerate age; what is this world coming to
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious
nice to see you; good morning; good evening; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
message; informative matter
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
to speak; to say; to vocalize
personal use; private use; private business; personal business
observer; watchman; lifeguard
out-of-school; off-campus
setting up (a structure, building, camp, etc.); construction; preparation (e.g. of a venue); arrangement (of an event)