number of (large) animals
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
being moved forcibly, e.g. being carted to a police station, transportation for forced labour, etc.
power; authority; jurisdiction
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
scenic; beautiful; picturesque
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
left in a state of neglect; left to go to ruin; left to run wild (e.g. of a garden)
to indicate; to show; to point to
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
flood of customers; roaring business
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
mental; mental health; mental state; mental resolve
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
creaking; groaning (e.g. under physical stress)
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
supply; supplying; replenishment
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
to fall into ruin; to be desolated
no use; useless; not fit for its purpose
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
natto (fermented soybeans)
rice seasoning (usu. containing fish meal, seaweed, sesame, etc.)
look; appearance; spectacle; sight; observation meditation; outlook on ...
showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude
legislative bill; measure; agenda item
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together