pressing; stamping; press (machine); the press; news media; military press (weight lifting)
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
small; fine; detailed; stingy
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
rural community development; rural community activation
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
television program; TV program
leader; guide; mentor; coach
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
less than ...; smaller ...
bamboo steamer; steaming basket; wooden frame holder with reed base used to steam food over a pot; soba served on a small wickerwork tray; wickerwork tray (for serving soba)
quadrilateral; quadrangle; tetragon
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
Edo (shogunate capital; former name of Tokyo); Yedo
cabinetwork; joinery; hair ornament; hairpin; (arch.) colours; (arch.) banner
easily; in no time; effortlessly
metal utensil; ironware; metal fittings; hardware
blacksmithing; forging; smithery; blacksmith; smith
being boxed in on all sides; having obstacles in every direction; being at a loss (what to do); being in a fix
labor; labour; manpower; working force
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
physical strength; muscle strength
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
funny story; funny anecdote
alert status; emergency alert
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; card; program
the other day; a few days ago
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
to wither (esp. plants as winter draws near); to fade; to shrivel; to pass one's prime; to start deteriorating; to begin to decline
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
to create a debt in one's favor (e.g. by doing someone a favor); to create an obligation in one's favor
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
to explain adequately; to be accountable
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
transactions; dealings; business