制作する
artistic creation, production (to produce art/films)
→ Producing a cinematic film requires a vast number of staff members.
製作する
manufacture, fabrication (to manufacture goods)
→ This furniture was fabricated by craftsmen entirely by hand.
押さえる
to hold down, to press, to cover, to clutch
→ I held down my hat with my hand so the wind wouldn't blow it away.
抑える
to suppress, to restrain, to curb, to keep down
→ Restraining my surging anger, I discussed the matter calmly.
精算する
fare adjustment, balancing accounts (to settle)
→ I had my business trip travel expenses settled and reimbursed.
清算する
liquidation, paying off, ending (debts/past)
→ I want to pay off and liquidate all my debts before launching a new life.
終始する
throughout, from beginning to end (to be entirely)
→ She assisted and handled everything with a smile from beginning to end.
始終
continuously, constantly, all the time
→ He is constantly and perpetually uttering complaints all the time.
冒す
to brave, to risk, to face perils
→ There is no need to climb mountains to the point of risking your life.
侵す
to violate, to infringe, to encroach on
→ Infringing on an individual's privacy is strictly prohibited by law.
犯す
to commit (crime/sin), to perpetrate
→ I take immense care never to commit the same grave blunder again.
保証する
guarantee, warranty (to guarantee quality)
→ We guarantee the quality, so please feel free to use it with peace of mind.
保障する
security, guarantee (to safeguard rights/peace)
→ The Constitution guarantees and safeguards the fundamental human rights of citizens.
補償する
compensation, indemnity (to compensate)
→ We will provide appropriate compensation to the victims of the accident.
追求する
pursuit, search for (to pursue ideals/profits)
→ He continues to pursue his ideal life without rest.
追及する
interrogation, cross-examination (to hold accountable)
→ The opposition party rigorously held the Prime Minister accountable for his remarks.
追究する
deep inquiry, investigation (to investigate the truth)
→ Scientists are investigating deeply into the root causes of natural phenomena.
分別する
sorting, separation (to sort, separate trash)
→ Sorting garbage properly directly contributes to environmental protection.
分別
good sense, discretion, judgment
→ I wish you would act with a little more discretion and good sense.
心中
one's inmost feelings, inner heart
→ His inner feelings must undoubtedly have been very complicated.
心中する
double suicide (to commit lovers' suicide)
→ Chikamatsu Monzaemon penned many plays themed around double suicide.
大家
master, authority, titan (of an art/field)
→ He is renowned as a foremost authority on Japanese literature.
大家
landlord, landlady
→ I forgot to pay the apartment rent to my landlord.
市場
market, marketplace, bazaar
→ Tsukiji Market is intensely popular with foreign tourists as well.
市場
market (financial, capital, stock)
→ The stock market is fluctuating on a massive scale.
目下
at present, currently, now
→ The biggest challenge at present is the severe shortage of manpower.
目下
junior, subordinate, inferiors in status
→ One should use polite language even toward subordinates and juniors.
