to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
application; request; petition
inspection; audit; judgement; judgment
vice president (of a club or organization, organisation)
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
archive photo; file photo
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
important points; main points
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
questionnaire; survey; poll
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
contention; competition; rivalry; quarrel
food and drink; eating and drinking
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)
eating house; restaurant that serves simple food
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
cafe featuring Japanese-style sweets
to happen suddenly; to take place unexpectedly
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
clicking; clopping; clacking
estimate (of costs); budget
to be of help; to be useful; to go toward
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
watchful waiting; careful supervision
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less