children; sons; (lit.) children and younger brothers; young people
to gain fame; to make one's name
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
indicate reason; infers some protest
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
marriage proposal; marriage talks
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
neighbourhood; neighborhood
innermost depths of one's heart
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; cut from the same cloth
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
standard; standardized; average; normal; ordinary
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
to count; to include in the number
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
skill; dexterity; proficiency
teacher; instructor; professor
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
cooperation; coordination; link
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat