obsolescence; becoming obsolete (of a product, etc.)
usual; normal; stereotyped
to chant; to sing; to recite; to write (a poem); to compose
beginning of the world; creation
house built on sand; house of cards
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
to be traced (of a criminal); to be tracked; (arch.) to have a (male) lover
to provide; to arrange; to install
furnishings; implements; equipment
uneven distribution; unfair distribution; maldistribution
faith; belief; piety; devotion; godliness
retrogression; regression
to have (a) potential for ...; to have it in one to do
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
food culture; dietary culture; cuisine
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
new breed of humans (used to refer to the younger generation, who have different ideals and sensibilities)
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
sunlight; rays of the Sun
hearsay; learning by hearsay
false report; incorrect report; misinformation; false alarm
becoming more serious or severe; aggravation; intensification
to applaud; to cheer (for)
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
rhombus; rhomb; lozenge; diamond shape
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
to make up a shortfall; to cover a shortage; to compensate for a shortage; to fill a gap