declining birth rates; decrease in the number of children
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
business world; business circles; (the) industry
the babyboomers; the baby boom generation
mass retirement (esp. that of the Japanese baby boomers)
figure; form; figurine; model figure; figure skating
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
woman of loose morals; lewd woman; prostitute; whore; harlot
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
feeling; sense; impression
soldier; combatant; warrior
updating a software version; version upgrade; upgrading
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
classified information; top secret
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
in person; personally; directly
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
new release; putting (a new product) on sale; launch
sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
paints; painting material
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to attempt; to test; to try out
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
sharp (blade, image, mind, etc.); sharp; number sign; hash sign; mechanical pencil