Vocabulary

acquaintance

control (of a machine, device, etc.)

notebook; memo pad; (pocket) diary

disturbance; trouble; commotion; uproar; turmoil

trigger (of a gun, etc.)

proposal; offer; report; proposition; notice; request

statement; account (of something); declaration; allegation

discount; reduction; rebate

overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse; very strong player; very strong team

gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance

credit union

continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); next installment; sequel

postal (post-office) savings (deposit)

retail price

Tokyo Stock Exchange; TSE

opening a new store; opening a new branch

polling place; polling station

stone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela

researcher; student (of)

turning point; critical juncture

great mountain; large mountain

credit union

coastal; seaside; oceanfront; maritime

rebellion

election campaign; political campaign; campaigning; electioneering; canvassing

survival

important person

moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading

running

reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup

band (e.g. conduction, valence); belt (e.g. Van-Allen, asteroid, etc.)

commanding officer

outline; summary; gist; basic points

great difference; big difference; wide margin

earth; ground; the solid earth; the (vast) land

subject; theme

table; desk

oppression; suppression; pressure

abandoning (hope, plans); giving up

kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length)