Vocabulary

optimism; taking an optimistic view

one's nature; one's feelings; oneself

cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka

start; beginning; build up

choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location

food agency

two sheets (of paper or other flat objects)

dam; weir; barrier; sluice

example; model

short term; short time

(bowel) movement; evacuation; defecation

World Bank

donor; contributor; provider

intellectual

birth; giving birth

investment trust

this column

fungus

one's family register; one's domicile

space; air; midair

handshake

compression

bargain sale; selling cheaply; selling at a low price

matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; topic; case

elegance; dandyism; sophistication; having style

stubbornness; obstinacy; willpower; pride

(personnel) change; transfer; relocation; reassignment; reshuffle

migration; move; emigration; immigration

an army

one (thing); one piece; one item

crossing; intersection

public utilities charge; utility bill

absence; being away from home; not at home / away

literature; books (reference); document

line; row; rank; list

closure (of a ceremony, event, meeting, etc.)

convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency

bail; releasing on bail

walking

siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement