high-speed rail; rapid (rail) transit
magnetism; magnetic force
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
cover; mantle; shroud; hood
elevated (structure); overhead
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
long (time that has passed); old (story)
overcrowding; crowded; congestion
with a clink; with a flop; suddenly; all of a sudden
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
ingredient; component; composition
processed goods; finished goods
small business; small company
everywhere; all over; throughout
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
Shizuoka (city, prefecture)
geostationary orbit; geosynchronous orbit
generation (e.g. power); sending a telegram; telegraphing
(natural) satellite; moon; (artificial) satellite
reflected wave; rebounded wave; echo
Tokai earthquake (e.g. of 1498, 1605, 1707 and 1854)
nuclear power plant; nuclear power station
Shizuoka prefecture (Chūbu area)
form; method; system; formula