origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
original (that was parodied or acted as an inspiration for something else, etc.); source
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
job; work; duties; trade; skill
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance; independent; freelancer; one-size-fits-all; free skating
(talent) scout; recruiter; headhunter
exclusive; attached to; specialist
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
applicant; candidate; volunteer
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
special; particular; peculiar; unique
specialization; specialisation
digital versatile disc; DVD
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
to excel; to surpass; to be superior; to be conspicuous (esp. forehead and eyebrows); to be prominent; to stand out
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
stock-in-trade; tools of one's trade
to be traced (of a criminal); to be tracked; (arch.) to have a (male) lover
decolourization; decolorization; decolourisation; decolorisation; bleaching
to run up to; to rush over
sense of the seasons; feeling of seasonality
job hunting; job searching
form; adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
tactful; adroit; shrewd; clever; smart; affable
Occident and Orient (esp. the Occident); ocean; sea; foreign; Western
inside and outside; interior and exterior; inside and outside the country; home and abroad; around; about
necessary; indispensable; must-have; must (juice of grapes or other fruit prior to fermentation into wine)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
horizontal script (esp. of a European language); European writing; Roman letters; European language; Western language
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished