(written) explanation; instructions (e.g. on a product); explanatory label
weave; weaving; woven item
to stray from; to get lost
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
dust protection; dust cover
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
natural fibers; natural fibres
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
colour usage; color usage; use of colour
just a minute; small quantity
accumulation; pile; heap; sedimentation
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
seam of joined boards; cross grain (of wood); thick card made from several sheets of washi paper
to pry; to prize; to prise
wood-block printing; wood engraving
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
wooden mosaic work; parquetry; wooden mosaic (e.g. on a piece of furniture); marquetry; marqueterie
mosaic; pixelated obscuring in images and video, usu. for censorship
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
long (time that has passed); old (story)
to go underground; to go into hiding
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
device; equipment; machinery; apparatus
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
inadequacy; inappropriateness; unfitness; impropriety