softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (e.g. of vegetables; by depriving of light)
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive
chair; stool; post; office; position
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
writing something on commission; newly written text
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
writing (e.g. as a profession)
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
unidentified mysterious animal
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)
hibernation; winter sleep; torpor
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes