third stage; three stages
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
encouragement; promotion; inducement; incitement; stimulation
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
(playing) a game of go, shogi or chess, etc.
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
league; federation; union; alliance
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
pharmaceutical (drug) company
largest company; industry leader
acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; bribery; buying off; corruption
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
negotiations; discussions; connection
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity