metre; meter; meter; gauge
Japan Self-Defense Forces; JSDF; self-defence force; self-defense force
in comparison to; rather than
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
bowing (of a string instrument); Boeing (Company)
maximum carrying capacity; maximum payload
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
main force; chief object; mainline
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
site; point on a map; spot
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
mission; delegation; transmission
accomplishment; execution
remnants of an enemy army
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to face; to go towards; to head towards
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
it is not (like that) either
of course; certainly; naturally
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace