to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
utmost limits; extremity; limit
self-sufficiency; self-containment; autonomy; self-absorption
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
beauties of nature; the traditional themes of natural beauty in Japanese aesthetics; artistic pursuits involving nature themes
cloudless (sky); without a cloud (in the sky)
life story; personal narrative; story of one's life
nationality; citizenship; nationality (ship, airplane, etc.); registration; flag
driver's license; driver's licence; driving licence
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
footbridge; pedestrian bridge; pedestrian overpass
a glance; a look; a glimpse
to affect; to impact; to influence
black; black (coffee); exploitative (company); overly harsh; boldface; blackface
to carry; to bring (to a place)
cookware; cooking utensil
hand luggage; hand baggage
ordinary deposit; savings account; deposit account
term deposit; (fixed) time deposit
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 pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
cancellation of a contract
depository; storage area; storage location; storage site
stocking up (in case of emergency); stockpile; reserves; storing; laying in (supplies)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
to be a matter of life or death; to be life-threatening
troublesome (person, task, etc.); difficult; suffering; hardship; trouble
medical treatment; medical care
shiatsu; acupressure; form of Japanese finger-pressure therapy
breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening
mole; whistle-blower; informant; adulterer; adulteress