most important work (of a writer, artist, etc.); representative work; masterpiece; magnum opus; major work
weak-headed; can't drink much; can't hold one's liquor; can't take one's drink; easily gets drunk
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
chūhai; shōchū highball; cocktail of shōchū with tonic water
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
in the morning; during the morning
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
Mini Cooper (brand of compact car)
departure (from a base); takeoff; launch; starting (to move; of a car); start; moving off
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
to serve; to dish up; to dish out
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; second-year kindergarten student
lightly and smoothly (of movements); swiftly; glidingly; (progressing) smoothly; (solving) easily
marine product; marine (e.g. product, animal etc.)
famous product; widely known (local) specialty
cities, towns and villages; municipalities
merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
beyond repair; irreparable
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
to collect information; to gather knowledge
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
to go past; to pass; to pass by
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
gambling den; gambling house
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
and so; therefore; for that reason
guardian; protector; patron; parent
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent