every region of the country; all corners of the country; nationwide
reduction by half; halving
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
destination; place one stays during a trip
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
a lot; to a very great extent; absolutely
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
indoor dog; dog kept indoors; house dog
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
nowhere in particular; just out for a bit; (euph. for) toilet break
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
toning down; calming down; slowing down; mollification
young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
several times; once or twice
not counting (as anything significant)
hungrily; greedily; voraciously; ravenously
fragile; brittle; delicate; sensitive
to have one's teeth set on edge; to get loose teeth
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
traveller; traveler; wayfarer; tourist
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
small profits and quick returns
average amount from one customer
take-out; take-away; carry-out
early (days); initial stage; initial
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
state of (mental) confusion (agitation)
to blame; to find fault with
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity