nationwide; countrywide; national; throughout the country
government; administration
slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling
one by one; thoroughly; exhaustively; with a fine-tooth comb
to stop (plug) one's ears
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
to crowd (a house); to throng to (a door)
flash (esp. of a camera); flashlight; very short scene in a film or TV show; newsflash
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
filth (esp. excrement, feces, urine); muck; waste; garbage; dirt; dust
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
otherwise; or else; if not
fishing; angling; change (for a purchase); clickbaiting; trolling; writing deliberately inflammatory posts online
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
foundation stone; cornerstone
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
ditch; drain; gutter; trench
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
spray; sprayer; atomizer; sprinkles (confectionery); hundreds and thousands
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
sterilization; sterilisation; disinfection
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
transfer to a different hospital; hospital transfer
whirl of busyness; flurry of activity; being rushed off one's feet; having a very busy time (doing)
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition