opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; maker (person or device that makes something)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
price; cost; value; worth; value
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to anticipate; to foresee
business discussion; negotiation
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryō)
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
living in obscurity; lying low; remaining unnoticed
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
doctor working in a hospital; physician working in public practice
affiliated with; under jurisdiction of; under the umbrella
chairmanship; presidency; management; president; chairman
proposal; proposition; suggestion
everything working out as desired
charming; fascinating; attractive
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
title; subject; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
state examination; national examination
ratio of successful applicants; (examination) pass rate
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
tail end; tailender; last person (to arrive, finish etc.); dead last
your native country; your hometown; my home country (i.e. Japan); countryside; country; (arch.) daimyo's territory (Edo period)
soiling; polluting; shame; disgrace; chopped fish, shellfish or vegetables, dressed with (miso or other) sauce
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet
in the prefecture; prefectural
manpower; labor force; workers