the 2000s; the '00s; the aughts; the noughties
common language; lingua franca
to distort; to strain (an interpretation); to stretch (the meaning of a word)
to set (someone) up (in a high position); to kick upstairs; to hold sacred; to worship; to flatter
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
continuous; without a break
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
president and chief executive officer
time series; chronological order; chronology
taking (a class); studying; completion (of a course)
to read aloud; to read to someone
molding; moulding; shaping; forming; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
thruster (e.g. on a satellite)
saber (cavalry sword); sabre
organic; coordinated; working in a coordinated fashion
functional beauty; beauty of function; simplicity and elegance of design
maker; builder; creator; farmer
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
moderate; proper; just right
to be constricted; to tighten (in the middle); to narrow
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
publication in a new format or binding; special edition
fighting game (esp. one-on-one)
(referring to a person) receiver; receiving side; viewer; listener
to go beyond the limit; to pass the limit
reading comprehension; ability to read and understand
Japanese history; history of Japan
national certification; national qualification; government certification
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
board (in shogi, go, chess, etc.); (phonograph) record; disc; board; panel
tomato; Pomodoro Technique (time management system)
counting by the minute (of a schedule, etc.)
image of (an ideal) person
to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start