papermaking; paper manufacture
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
front; frontage; facade; main
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
half-holiday; taking half of the day off
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
three; three years of age
to throw away; to abandon; to give up; to relinquish; to lay down (one's life)
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
your company; your shrine
certification; attestation; authentication; Imperial attestation
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
cut; reduction; curtailment
factory; plant; mill; workshop
evacuation; emission (e.g. of CO2, etc.); ejection
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
to be flowing (of blood); to be alive; to be humane; to show signs of humanity
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
(act of) encouragement; stimulus; incentive
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
fire pan; heating; first lighting (e.g. furnace); firing (e.g. forest); pasteurization
Aomori (city, prefecture)
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake