fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light; person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
fast (asleep); snoring or grumbling sound
to sleep like a log; to sleep deeply
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
(not) even once; (not) ever
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
don't worry about it; never mind; that's OK
comfort; consolation; diversion
sorry; excuse me; thank you
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
wholesale delegation; hundred-percent subcontracting; leaving all the decision-making to somebody else
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
don't worry; no worries; never mind
results; record; grades; marks
school of one's (first, second) choice
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
(being) within range (radio, commuting, etc.); (being) within the sphere (e.g. of influence)
March; third month of the lunar calendar
to give the stamp of approval
to be exhausted; to be tired out
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
absentmindedness; peace of mind
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to fall apart; to collapse; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; (arch.) to fall apart (one's body or health)
object representative of a divine spirit; object to which a spirit is drawn or summoned; object or animal occupied by a kami
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery