to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
(necessary) personnel; required person
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
last moment; eleventh hour; platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to stick it out (until the end)
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
to win fame; to be widely-known; to be well known; to make a name for oneself
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
not limited to; not just ...
chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)
going out (before burning completely); dying out; fizzling out (e.g. of a plan); falling through; coming to nothing
starting (machine, engine, car, etc.); activation
research and development; R&D
to repeat; to do something over again
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
to start work (on); to undertake; to start committing a crime; embarkation; launch
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
rejection; negation; voting down
resignation (from a position)
to say; to tell; to state; to do
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
bright sunshine; broad daylight
in person; personally; directly
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
(bringing to a) perfect end; (rounding off with a) crowning achievement; successful conclusion; triumphant finish
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
viewer; (television) audience
sincere; earnest; serious
namesake program; namesake show; TV or radio program named after the main performer or a sponsor