to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
memory; ability to remember
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
public debt; public bond; government securities
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to tower above; to stand out
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
clerk; office worker; office staff
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
position; place of employment
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
wide difference; a world of difference
two things that superficially similar but completely different; night and day; chalk and cheese; (lit.) the Moon and a turtle
since when; from when; how long
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
metal utensil; ironware; metal fittings; hardware
stock company; corporation; kabushiki kaisha; KK
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major