capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
pamphlet; brochure; leaflet
tree (esp. a Christmas tree); tree (structure, diagram, etc.); thread (on Twitter)
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
someone; a certain person
fight; fighting spirit; fight!; do your best
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
to be able to do; to be capable of doing
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (e.g. last month); for (e.g. 20 years)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
lodging together; training camp; boarding house
lodging host; lodging place
these days; nowadays; today; at this time (of day); at this hour
probity check; background investigation
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
pantsuit; pant suit; trouser suit
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
staff; staff member; stuffing (in Western cuisine); filling; stuff; materials
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
construction; framework; erection; assembly; organization; organisation
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
gently sloping; gentle; gradual; smooth (process); gentle (e.g. tone of voice); slow (e.g. growth)
counter for colours; color; colour; (outward) appearance; look; (facial) expression; face
to get tired out; to be exhausted
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
mixture of fact and fiction; half-truth