to read and understand; to subject to close analysis; to read deeply; to decipher; to decode
advanced (developed) country; advanced nations
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
yogurt; yoghurt; yoghourt
to eat up and spoil (e.g. crops); to eat away; to eat a bit of everything; to encroach upon; to take over
eradication; extermination; rooting out; stamping out; getting rid of
reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
blood content; blood borne; within the blood
consequently; as a result
antigen-antibody reaction; AAR
hay fever; pollinosis (allergy to pollen)
endemic disease; local disease
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
harmless; innocuous; safe; benign
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
to jar; to grate; to make others uncomfortable
acute and serious; hyperacute; fulminant
nature; the natural world; realm of nature
ingredient; component; composition
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
telecommunications; correspondence
native people; aboriginal; indigenous people
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; exhibition game; exhibition match