reform; reformation; reorganization
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
ascent; climbing; up-train; train heading toward the starting point of its route; upbound (esp. toward Tokyo); upstream
deep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touched
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
complaint; quibble; niggle; finding fault; false accusation
the die is cast; there is no going back; alea iacta est
to breathe in and breathe out
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
desperation; self-abandonment
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
verification; confirmation; on-site inspection (by a judge, investigator, etc.) to gather physical evidence; verification
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
excavation; exhumation; digging up; discovery (of a new fact, talent, etc.); finding; unearthing
unkindness; unfriendliness
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
paltry amount of money; cheapness; worthlessness; three one-mon coins
withdrawal (e.g. from an organization); secession; leaving; pulling out
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
membership registration; member registration; enrolling as a member; subscription
operator; manager; administrator
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
fewest; least; smallest (number); youngest
last years; closing years; last days; closing days; end; last stage
peak period; pinnacle; prime; zenith; glory days
affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
first-time customer (of an inn or a restaurant); chance customer; customer without an introduction from a regular customer
this; our; right; justice; checking account
fragile article; breakables; broken article
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary