to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
business; trade; operations; sales
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
after school (at the end of the day)
along the road; along the way
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
several minutes; a few minutes
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
inclination; slant; slope; bevel; list; dip
before the gate; in front of the gate
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
aesthetic sense; sense of beauty; eye for the beautiful
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
the ostentation (bad taste) of the nouveau riche; air of vulgar prosperity
(security) guard; caretaker; janitor; doorkeeper; gatekeeper
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
press conference; news conference
folding chair (with tubular metal frame)
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
spotlight; close observation
tiered doll stand (for hina dolls); tiered platform; tiered gallery
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
press officer; press secretary
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
lucky or unlucky aspect of a given day
in respect of; in regard to; as for
your health and prosperity