political thought; political philosophy; political idea; idea about politics
to place (in relation to the whole); to rank; to position; to locate
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
a bit of contrivance; some fiddling; a little ingenuity
best-before date (on food); use-by date; expiry date; expiration date
rival; competitor; competition
investigation; research; looking something up
blending of Japanese and Western styles
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)
to be precocious; to be mature for one's age; to seem grown-up; to seem mature
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
to be lifted up (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to be raised; to be hoisted; to turn upward (esp. of eyes); to slant upward
jealousy; yakimochi (roasted rice cake)
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
inspection; examination; check; checkpoint; screening; inspection (esp. by police or security)
premises; grounds; campus; compound; precincts
reception center (e.g. for refugees); reception centre
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
parasol (esp. one carried in the hand); sunshade
toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
eradication; extermination; rooting out; stamping out; getting rid of
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
alumnus (alumnae); graduate; former member of an organization; former inhabitant (country, region, etc.)
insurrection; riot; uprising; rebellion; revolt
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
magazine (periodical); magazine (for a firearm); (reloadable) film cassette; film canister