as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
to choose the best; to select carefully; to handpick
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
to make a success in life
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
good offices; auspices; sponsorship; village official (during the Edo period)
to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
to become animated; to liven up; to become active
conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)
irritability; feeling of impatience; sense of uneasiness
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
reclaimed land; cleared land; area opened for development
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
longing for; burning desire
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent
several (objects, usu. from two to six)
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
to share (life's) joys and sorrows (with); to share the good and the bad (with); to stick together through thick and thin
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection
thereafter; after doing that; followed by
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
sharing one's lot with another; being in the same boat
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
uncharted territory; unknown waters; unfamiliar terrain
to become possible; to become able to (do)
sound (of a sentence); euphony
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
two dimensions; fictional world of anime, manga, video games, etc.
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
to do nothing but; to spend all one's time doing
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation