to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
final stage; final stretch; live printing area (in publishing); gallery (in a theatre); driving (animals, fish, etc.); herding
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
empty lot; vacant plot of land
January; first month of the lunar calendar
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
letter; missive; note; mail
topic of discussion; agenda
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
approval; adoption (of a motion, bill, etc.); passage
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
final; eventual; ultimate
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
three; three years of age
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
to cease; to stop; to be over
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
each; (arch.) you (plural)
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
second day of the month; two days
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to create a stir; to make waves; to raise a question about; to cause a sensation
northern part; the north (of a region)
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
shop; small store; business; firm