collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
supply; supplying; replenishment
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
undisputed; entirely; perfect
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
to be lacking in options; to be too few
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
aquaculture; culture; cultivation; raising
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
real thing; original; actual
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
episode; anecdote; vignette
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
question; inquiry; enquiry
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations