state-of-the-art; cutting-edge
field survey; field work (research); on-the-spot investigation
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
slope; slanting surface; bevel
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
sunken hearth; sunken fireplace
elegance; taste; refinement
being faithful to one's principles; being of firm purpose and deep commitment; constancy; true blue
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury
historical play; period drama
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
inner parlor; inner parlour; salon; living room
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
electronization; digitization; computerization
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
major cleanup; spring cleaning
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
break in contact; not hearing from; having no communication with
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
being a fan of; being a supporter of; pushing for; one's favourite (member of an idol group, character in an anime, player in a team, etc.)
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)