slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
father; dad; husband; you; he
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to close (one's eyes); to shut
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
if you think about it; come to think of it
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
society; the world; the times
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
threatening letter; intimidating letter
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
immediately; at once; instantly
retirement; resignation; stepping down
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
seventeenth day of the month; seventeen days
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
help wanted advertisements
manufacture and sales; vertical integration
reopening; resumption; restarting
as; because; with; due to
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
flagship product; leading product; hallmark product
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
snack food (esp. potato chips, popcorn, etc.); munchie
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...