hearing (by a government agency)
to drive a wedge into (e.g. enemy defences); to wedge apart
sound of bells or drums reverberating; sound of water or waves resounding
remaining snow; lingering snow
to become decrepit; to be in one's dotage; to become dull; to lose one's astuteness; to lose one's touch; to become senile
(staring) piercingly; (looking) hard
bad behavior; misbehavior
seniority; precedence; upper seat
sea monster; green turtle
cricket (Gryllidae spp.); (arch.) any insect that chirps in autumn
questioner; interrogator; interpellator
thick curtain; drop curtain
target area (e.g. archery); range (e.g. rifle, firing)
unaffected and sincere, with fortitude and vigor (vigour)
according to plan; as planned; on target
the teaching profession; education of laity
Hakodate (city in Hokkaido)
any; at all; in the least; even in a slight degree; ever
contrived; false-sounding
loitering on the way; wayside grass
affectation; showiness; pretence
rest stop; service area; public address system; PA
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
an assortment; combination
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
mellow (flavor or fragrance, esp. alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
every (usu. with events, e.g. every weekend); each
turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
fresh verdure; new green leaves
at first; in the beginning; originally
day duty; day shift; class duty (students)
straw bag; sack; bale; counter for sacks (of rice, potatoes, coal, etc.)