furoshiki; wrapping cloth; cloth wrapper
stretching; extension; elongation
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
to start (something); to start up; to launch (a business); to boot (a computer); to launch (a program)
(courteous) invitation; call
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
premature joy; short-lived elation
cannot be helped; unavoidable
person in charge; competent (authority, minister, etc.)
commission; entrusting with (work); part-time employee; temporary work
ideal; fit; fitted; fitting; suitable
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
strong defense; strong defence
coffee cup; spinning teacups (amusement ride)
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
taking a lecture; attending a class; taking a course
to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
(compulsory) retirement age; age limit; (compulsory) retirement (on reaching retirement age); mandatory retirement
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence
March; third month of the lunar calendar
dawn; daybreak; end; soon after something has ended; beginning (of a new year, month, etc.)
(at a rate of) once a month; 10 percent monthly interest
adviser; advisor; consultant; school club supervisor (usu. a teacher); school club manager
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
(compulsory) retirement (on reaching retirement age); mandatory retirement
postbox; mailbox; post; position; post (e.g. goalpost); post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
the way one works; one's working manner
being somewhat excited (agitated)
banker; bank proprietor; bank manager
detention (usu. during investigation); imprisonment; poundage; custody