Yomotsu Hirasaka (slope that leads to the land of the dead)
next number (magazine, etc.); next issue
texting while walking; looking at one's smartphone while walking
"bird-in-the-cage" children's game
to reject (a manuscript); to turn down (a proposal)
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
hades; realm of the dead; the next world
title deed; certificate of title
to be about to enter (a bath, etc.)
deliverer; deliveryman; delivery person
record of proceedings; minutes
earplug (for protection against noise or water)
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
getting an advance (on one's salary)
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
rescue worker; emergency rescue team member; ambulance attendant; paramedic
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
mountain forest; forest on a mountain; montane forest; mountains and forest
night flight (without paying); skipping out by night; moonlight flit
may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry
conjunctive particle indicating a cause or reason
shore; bank (of a body of water)
mysterious disappearance; being spirited away
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
accounting; administration (of money)
landowner; landlord; landlady
delineation; demarcation; drawing a line (e.g. between what's acceptable and unacceptable); (measuring) ruler
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
stock company; corporation; kabushiki kaisha; KK
eighth day of the month; eight days
to have a reason; to have an excuse
refinement; elegance; grace