to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
bamboo screen; rattan blind; bamboo mat (for rolling sushi)
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
(navigable) canal; waterway
spread; span; expanse; extent
one Nth part (e.g. one fifth, one tenth); one out of N
to move forward; to move on
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
peacetime; time of peace; ordinary times; normal times
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
convention; tired tradition; old custom
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
mountain chain; mountains
to bear (a child); to be born; to produce; to yield; to be produced
sightseeing; scout; patrol; watchtower; lookout
south wing (of a building); south building
lie; rye; rai (Algerian music style)
house-sitting; house-sitter; caretaker (official post in the Edo period); keeper
nice; likeable; desirable
dome; vaulted roof; cupola
poisonous spider; venomous spider; wolf spider
front entrance; front door
porcelain; china; chinaware
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
body guard; military escort
beyond that point; after that
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
glorious achievement; distinguished service
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial