document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
prescribed form (of writing); format
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
little by little; bit by bit
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
washing (a kimono, futon, etc.) without taking it apart; laundering whole; washing (something) in its entirety; washing thoroughly
(the condition of) one's health
to go (to); to make one's way (to); to visit
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation; fixing
in the future; another day; later
opposite side; opposition
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
fingerprint recognition; fingerprint authentication
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.
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
one round; going around; making a round (of); first anniversary of a person's death
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
pitch-dark; pitch-black; completely dark; very bleak (future); utterly hopeless
appearance; emergence; advent; arrival; showing up; coming to existence
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
material; materials; data; information; documents
dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
science (natural sciences and related fields, incl. mathematics, engineering, medicine, etc.); faculties of science, engineering, medicine, etc. (at a university); science (as a school subject)
experiment; experimentation
rest; break; recess; intermission
to fix; to settle; to standardize; constant; definite; uniform
hidden room; secret chamber
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
to give an impression; to make an impression