because; the reason why is
pressurized-water reactor; PWR
to dash off; to write freely
to pitch (e.g. a boat); to force out an opponent
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
to set a deadline; to fix a time limit
male; manly; brave; larger (of the two); greater; (arch.) man
to stick in one's throat; to choke on something
relay station; post station; stage
arraying a number of reference books in order to compose poetry; literary composition crammed with maxims, ancient episodes, legends, etc.; otters lining a catch of fish on a river bank; (people) making offerings (esp. of fish)
to be accepted by a university
to dent; to indent; to depress; to humiliate
vocal (performance); vocals; singing; vocalist; singer
the way one works; one's working manner
(attitude of) being ready to take on a challenge; can-do spirit
from outside; from the side
in a word; to put it briefly; to make a long story short
myopia; shortsightedness; nearsightedness
flood of customers; roaring business
mid-year gift; summer gift
to step back; to walk backwards
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
hundred battles; many battles
melodic incoming call tones (esp. mobile telephones); ringtone; ring tone
(adding) fuel to the fire
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
unedited remarks; frank opinions
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
accessory; fittings; appurtenances