laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
to get excited; to make one's heart leap; to make one's heart pound
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
ikebana; Japanese art of flower arrangement
floral decoration; floral ornament
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
on one hand; on the other hand
shellfish removed from the shell; shucked shellfish
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
to be prolonged; to drag on
kindness; intimacy; friendship
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
substantial matter; significant item
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
oasis; OASYS (Fujitsu WP system)
sub; substitute; reserve; sub-
material used for flower arrangement
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
ready-made; common-law (wife)
color scheme; colour scheme
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
lower part; substructure; subordinate (office); good and faithful servant
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
degree of familiarity; popularity