author; writer; novelist; artist
interview (on television, in a newspaper, etc.)
publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)
to be photographed; to be projected
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
period of rapid growth (especially Japan's period of rapid economic growth after WWII)
standing close together in a disorderly way (of buildings, etc.); standing side by side; standing (for election) in (excessively) large numbers; (too many candidates) competing with each other
apartment building; housing complex
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
resembling closely; being strikingly similar; bearing a strong likeness
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to settle accounts
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
stairs; stairway; staircase
living room (Western style); sitting room
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
perfect; complete; flawless
completion; perfection; accomplishment
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica); monkey jump (endgame move)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
daydream; fantasy; fancy; vision
feeling; sense; impression