simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
area of influence; zone of influence; extent of impact
geometric (progression, etc.)
threshold (amount, dose, etc.)
annihilation (of particle and anti-particle)
processing technology; processing technique
unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denomination; unit (i.e. one comprised of many); group; credit (in school, university, etc.); point
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryō period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
export; exportation; efferent
story; tale; talk; discussion
to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
market (for goods, services, etc.); outlet (for selling); opening
both; both sides; both parties
know-how; expertise; the ropes; the knack
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); Taoist immortal; supernatural being; (in Japan) 11th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. C)
genealogy; lineage; family tree; pedigree
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
to speak sharply; to sharpen one's tone; to raise one's voice
science and technology; technology; scientific techniques
development; growth; progress; development; expansion (of a typhoon, low-pressure area, etc.); developmental disability
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
paper, cloth, wood, etc. representation of a sacred object; paper doll used in purification rites
god's majesty; god's authority; might of Heaven
separation of worship; movement of an enshrined deity to another shrine
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
beyond one's means or position
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence