to make even; to make smooth; to make level; to average
bringing alongside (ship, vehicle, etc.); coming alongside; mooring
casually; nonchalantly; easily; without difficulty; as if nothing had happened
seeing in the dark; night vision
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
being left in an awkward position; being put in a dilemma; being in a fix; losing face
natural phenomenon (phenomena)
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
substitution; alternative; substitute
pre-war days; before the war
information transfer; information transmission
probe; inquiry; enquiry; investigation
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
jungle; jungle; jungle music
to lose one's way; to get lost
driving skill; one's skill as a driver
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
in comparison with; when compared with; according to; in light of; in view of
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; sabaki; properly treating one's weak stones under attack
spot; point; place; position
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
hollow; low ground; basin; pit; dip; depression
tremendous snowfall; heavy snow
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
dilapidated house; tumbledown house; my house; my home; (arch.) small resting place comprising four pillars and a roof (with no walls)
homecoming; returning home
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
concreteness; feasibility
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
value of one's property (assets); property (asset) value
Akita Prefecture (Tōhoku area)
domicile; locality of one's residence
central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
timing-wise; timewise; seasonal; depending on the time
discount; reduction; rebate; tenths discounted; tenths reduced
whereabouts; what part; how much; what point
to feel nauseated; to feel sick
low (atmospheric) pressure; low-pressure system; depression; bad temper; foul mood; tense situation