supernatural phenomenon; paranormal phenomenon; anomalous phenomenon
freely; at liberty; at will; as one likes
taking a commemorative photo
standing for a long time; remaining standing
to dry up; to shrivel (up); to go (completely) dry; to wither (of talents, feelings, etc.); to become desiccated (e.g. of ideas)
to be lazy; to be slack; to feel dull; to feel languid; to feel listless
to concentrate; to focus on; to devote; to stiffen; to become tense
double doors (opening from the centre)
reflexively; reflectively; by reflex
ventilation; communication (within an organisation); openness
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
adult striped mullet; in the end; after all is said and done
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
resolution of an incident; solution to a (criminal) case
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
to lower one's voice; to speak more softly
rehabilitation; remaking one's life; rebirth; regeneration; coming back to life; revival
social; societal; societary
to go beyond the limit; to pass the limit
marker (pen); marker (object); scorekeeper (esp. in golf); marker
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
pulse; pulse rate; pulsation; stroke of pulse
roasting; grilling; tempering (in metallurgy); -ware; porcelain
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
castella (type of sponge cake)
account book; register; ledger
major subject; special study
academic; scholarly; scientific
double doors (opening from the centre); double-opening from the centre (of doors, casement windows, etc.); filleting fish, chicken, etc. with a central cut and peeling back the flesh
reservation; putting on hold; deferment; withholding
ossuary; crypt; charnel house