misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
how; in what way; in what manner
sly; cunning; sneaky; miserly; mean; stingy
to join together; to combine; to join up
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
unbeatable; invincible; irresistible
narrow margin; slim margin
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
study of foreign languages; linguistics
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
being accomplished in both the literary and military arts; doing well in both school and sports
major; large; the Major Leagues; Major League Baseball; major (key, scale, etc.); (oil) major
minor; small; minor (key, scale, etc.); the minor leagues (US baseball)
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
everyday conversation; day-to-day conversation
language of one's country; mother tongue; native language
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
common language; lingua franca; standard language (language variety understood throughout a country)
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
using as an intermediary; through
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
to entertain; to make welcome
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
to live; to make a living; to get on with
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to be kind to; to treat kindly
cookie; biscuit; cookie (browser-related file sent from a WWW server)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)