upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer above
original method; original procedure; genuine way (of doing something)
mobilization; going into action; being dispatched; being sent out; being called in; turning out
to be itching to put one's skills to use
tough schedule; heavy schedule; hectic schedule; tight schedule
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
(fixing) boundaries for religious practices; prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice); fence between inner and outer sanctums in a temple; (arch.) short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a store; barrier; dimensional barrier
regular drinking; habitual drinking
countermeasure; counter-measure
sanctuary; Sanctuary (faction of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan); Akamatsu faction; Akamatsu group
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to; to become intimate (of a man and woman); to get close; to get married
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
to pitch camp; to set up camp
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
unavailable; not able to respond; impossible to fulfil (demand, request, etc.); incompatible (e.g. device); unsupported
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
sense of loss; feeling of loss
magic sword; cursed sword
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
continuation; persisting; lasting; sustaining; enduring
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great
from the viewpoint of; according to
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. of the sun)
sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
minimum; minuscule; local minimum
water supply; supplied water; water refill
expertise; specialized knowledge; technical knowledge; expert knowledge
circuit; cycle (e.g. Krebs cycle); cycle; loop
commercialization; commercialisation
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
raw fish; uncooked fish; fresh fish
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
(ease of) handling; operation; arrangement (of pipes, wires, etc.); layout; wrestler's belt used in a bout