document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
in accordance with plans; just as planned
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
person who has rendered distinguished service
changing one's dress (e.g. at the wedding reception)
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
bribe; sweetener; douceur
to be expensive; to be costly
people who share an interest; people of similar tastes; kindred minds
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
party venue; place for a party; banquet hall
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
one clap; one beat; one mora (taken as a unit of time)
to shake; to sway; to waver
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
right beside; close to; nearby
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
to entertain; to make welcome
to look around; to survey
election; selection; choice
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
collecting; collection; collation; gathering; arrangement; coordination
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
don't you think?; indicates question
many; numerous; various; large number of