to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to cool (water) down; to make less hot (e.g. by adding cold water)
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
to start slowly; to lag behind
memory; sense; experience
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
water supply; water service; channel; strait; water course; waterway
dissemination; scattering; sprinkling; spraying
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
giant; great man; Tokyo Giants (baseball team)
child (esp. one of elementary school age or younger)
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
conquest; subjugation; overcoming (a difficulty); conquering (e.g. a mountain); mastery (of a skill)
grotesque; bizarre; weird; grotesque (style)
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
unheard-of; unprecedented; unparalleled in history (unparallelled); record-breaking
(one's) master; (one's) employer; leader (of a country, group, etc.); head; Lord; main thing
barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear
unprecedented; record-breaking
operating officer; company executive
billboard; advertising tower; face (of a company, group, etc.); poster girl; poster boy
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
to fire (from a job); to sack; to dismiss
way of reciting; way of telling a story
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
spirits (distilled beverage); spirit
three kinds; three varieties
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies