effect; efficacy; validity; potency
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization
system of government; government structure
transportation network; transport network; traffic network
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
winner-takes-all (system); taking everything (esp. winnings)
dissipation; prodigality; debauchery
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
moving; touching; stirring
going side-by-side; going abreast; running concurrently; occurring at the same time; keeping pace with
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to
since that time; since then; from that point (on)
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings; bend (in a road, river, etc.)
sound recorder; tape recorder
bureaucrat; government official; bureaucracy
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
plenipotentiary powers; full authority; plenipotentiary; delegate with full powers
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
acoustic (instrument, music, etc.)
versatility; multiplicity of use
light music; popular music
code; program; code; regulation; code; symbol set; cord
producer (film, TV, etc.)
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to hack; to chop (firewood, meat, etc.); to chop off (e.g. a head)
continuing from beginning to end; continuous run; appetizer; starter; performance of an entire play
electricity; electric guitar
amplification; magnification; amplification; making larger
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
full-time (work); full time
donor; contributor; provider
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme