to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
still; as yet; as it has been
petrifaction; petrification; mineralization; mineralisation; lithification; fossilization
to resound; to make a stir
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
rough-hewn; incomplete; unrefined; still in the process of being formed
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
lingering scent; lingering fragrance; residual aroma
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
free time; time at leisure
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
preparation; arrangements
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
reduction in working hours; reduction in business hours; time-saving
highly conscious; highly aware; well-versed; highly knowledgable
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
system; organization; organisation; architecture
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
to lose one's way; to get lost
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
to lead someone around by the nose
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating