essential; important; crucial; vital; main
rate of increase (e.g. prices); rate of climb (e.g. aircraft)
the first and second; a few
assumption; supposition; hypothesis
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
falling together; mutual destruction; joint bankruptcy
adaptation; accommodation; conformity
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
convenience store lunch box
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
drink box; carton (milk, juice, etc.); paper bag (for vacuum cleaners)
strawberry (esp. the garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa)
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
honor; honour; credit; prestige
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); plagiarism; rip-off
woman's level of motivation in fashion, makeup, taste in clothes, etc.; femininity
feminine; womanly; female
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to
that day; the very same day
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
the northeastern (unlucky) direction; person or thing to be avoided; (lit.) the demon's gate; weak point; Achilles' heel
down-train; train heading toward the ending point of its route; down-slope; downward going; downbound (esp. away from Tokyo); downstream
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
laughing foolishly; cackling
besides; in addition; also; moreover