leader of a charge; first to arrive
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
with these words; while saying
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
iron sand; magnetite sand
poor-quality; low-quality; shoddy; low-grade
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
deed; act; work; performance
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
to emphasize; to attach importance to
to have an eye on; to zero in on
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
interruption; interference; butting in
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
sign; mark; symbol; sign (e.g. positive, negative)
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
advance; moving forward; progress
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
not long has passed since ...
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)