new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
monitor (device, software or person); monitoring; person who gives feedback on products, television programs, etc.; customer panel participant; (computer) monitor; display
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots); balloting
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
too-good-to-be-true offers (e.g. scams and frauds); too-good-to-be-true stories
successful candidate; prizewinner
all-you-can-eat; eating as much as one likes
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
trouble; bother; annoyance
to crack (person's voice); to squeak
videophone; video telephone; video call
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
entering a store; entering a restaurant; becoming an employee of a store; starting to work at a store; opening up a shop (in a department store, etc.)
turning someone away (at the front door); refusing a visitor; rejecting without consideration; denying without substantial investigation; being chased away from a magistrate's office's gate (lightest punishment during the Edo period)
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
triangle; triangular shape
turning point; change; transition; (arch.) point of difference
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
day (as in holiday); daytime
being elected; winning a prize (in a lottery, raffle, etc.); being selected (for a prize, etc.)
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
value; worth; virtue; blessing
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
middle of the night; dead of night
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides); mawworm; feelings that influence one's mood; stomach growling