four times (as much); quadruple; fourfold
to cause casualties; to result in deaths
Takamatsu (city in Kagawa)
Utsunomiya (city in Tochigi)
triple; treble; threefold; three-ply; triplicate
Fukuoka (city, prefecture)
although I say; although one might say; although called
salted and fermented fish sauce from Akita
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
environment; circumstance
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
social conditions; social situation; state of society; social landscape; social climate
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
barren land; sterile soil; wasteland
source of fire; sign of fire; warmth of fire; heat
death from cold; freezing to death
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
coming alongside a pier, quay, etc.; reaching land (of a boat)
tremendous snowfall; heavy snow
mainland decisive battle (land battle envisioned late in World War II)
private citizen; civilian
pupil; student; schoolchild
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
town area; urban area; metropolitan area; built-up area
to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
labor; labour; manpower; working force