to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups; (lit.) (in groups of) threes and fives
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; maker (person or device that makes something)
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
price; cost; value; worth; value
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)
living in obscurity; lying low; remaining unnoticed
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
doctor working in a hospital; physician working in public practice
chairmanship; presidency; management; president; chairman
everything working out as desired
charming; fascinating; attractive
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
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
in the prefecture; prefectural
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
participant; entrant; player; competitor
one's last resort; trump card; treasured family sword
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
tremendous; immense; enormous; colossal; stupendous; huge
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
vacant position; vacancy; opening; unfilled position
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit