to be absorbed in reading; to get lost in reading; to be immersed in (a book)
medicine; drug; chemical (agent); chemicals
literature; books (reference); document
dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
alteration (of character or essence); change in quality; transformation; perversion (esp. sexual)
import; importation; introduction; afferent
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
estimate; estimation; valuation; quotation
test subject (esp. animals or objects); experimental subject
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline
demonstration; verification; substantiation; actual proof
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
scrap; (small) piece; unimportant (person); petty ...; humble ...
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)
metal sake jug; sake warmer
supply; provision; raising; procurement
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
leaving; quitting; retiring
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
returning home; going home; coming home; getting home
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
puppet; marionette; puppet (person, organization, government, etc.); figurehead; (arch.) prostitute