towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
publicity (information) activities; public relations
degree of familiarity; popularity
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
don't you think?; indicates question
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta); Japanese pear; Asian pear; sand pear; apple pear
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
famous product; widely known (local) specialty
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
to be perturbed; to be agitated
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to increase; to add to; to augment
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
foreign; abroad; overseas
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
very rich person; the super rich
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
due form; official; formality
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
voice actor or actress (radio, animation, etc.)
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
qualitative difference; disparity; gap
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)