to tuck up (a kimono skirt); to tuck in; to make short (a story, explanation, etc.); to cut short; to abridge
young female rice planter; young girl
reclaimed land; cleared land; area opened for development
bathing (in cold water); showering; swimming
to be deep fried; to be hoisted up high (e.g. of a flag); to soar up into the air (e.g. of fireworks); to well up (of emotions); to become stronger (of feelings); to stand out; to be striking
conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty); fastening (as in a joint)
sea rescue; air-sea rescue; ASR
ambassador plenipotentiary
to make lively; to enliven; to make exciting
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
preparations; preliminary arrangements; spade work; mise en place; groundwork
(writing, painting) brush
calligraphy (esp. Asian calligraphy based on Chinese characters)
allied nation; ally; Central Powers (in WWI)
large household; large family; large group (of people); big organization; great wealth
internal (domestic) affairs
to continue to do; to persist in doing
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
quay; wharf; jetty; wall-like shoreline; cliff wall
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
restoration; return; reduction; resolution; deoxidization
sake offered to someone; treat of sake
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
great benefactor; person to whom one is greatly indebted
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
each house; every house; many houses
sense of fulfillment; sense of completeness; sense of accomplishment; sense of contentment
to classify; to sort out; to sift through
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
sanction; approval; decision
military system; military organization; military organisation
report of (one's) research; research paper
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously