note (for reference); remarks; N.B.
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
empirically; from experience
conveying (an intention, meaning, etc.); communicating; (verbal) message; word (from someone); tradition; folklore
standing signboard; billboard; hoarding
Golden Week; string of public holidays in late April-early May
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
going down smoothly (esp. of beer); tasting good going down
half-dead; state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering
one's impression of a product after trying it out; feel of a product (during use); usability; signs of use (of a product); wear and tear
strong power of the state; iron fist; heavy hand
one full year; first anniversary
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
renewal; renovation; overhaul; update; repair; improvement
bad reputation; poor reception; unpopularity; disrepute
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
bright green; chartreuse green
hair color; hair colour; fur color; disposition; type; kind
yelp; yap; yipe; kiang (Equus kiang); kyang
shifting gears; changing gears
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
toadstool; poisonous mushroom
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
antiscattering; shatter-resistant; shatterproof
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
sign (of things to come); good omen; good sign
surplus-; excess-; over-; per- (chemical with more of a certain element than found in other compounds of the same constituents)
to ripen; to mature; to be ready for action; to be the right time (to act); to be in common use; to come to sound natural
to shrivel (e.g. cut vegetables, skin); to wilt; to fade; to wither; to be wizened
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
sentimental; mushy; saccharine; sickly-sweet; sugary
to get moldy (mouldy); to get musty; to develop mildew
elastic; flexible; telescoping; expandable; retractable; extensible