learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
to drive (something) into; to strike into; to throw into; to toss into; to mix; to wear (a sword)
quarrel; dispute; argument
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
girl; lass; young thing; chick
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
information leak; intelligence leak
sales rights; distribution rights; marketing rights
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
circulation (of money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (of air, water, etc.); ventilation; flow
to be cold (to); to ignore (someone)
how should I know?; don't ask me
taikō (esp. Toyotomi Hideyoshi); title for a regent, later for the grand chancellor, also for the father of an Imperial adviser (advisor) who passed the role to his son
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
to put one's heart and soul (into); to completely devote oneself (to)
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
setting a bad example to others
purchase; buying; buying used articles as a company; trade-in; purchase on a no-return policy; lump-sum payment
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
(one's) master; (one's) employer; leader (of a country, group, etc.); head; Lord; main thing
small toy included with food
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
tremendous strength; (lit.) strength of a hundred people
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
to be quick-witted; to be tactful; to be sensible
division (distribution) of roles; role-sharing
carrot and stick; (lit.) candy and whip
meddling; fumbling; fondling; playing around with something
game of make-believe; child's play; pretend play
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
covering the costs oneself; paying (the full amount) oneself
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
astounding; tremendous; wild; crazy; exorbitant; outrageous
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
right of control; supremacy; sovereignty