simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
duplication; to make redundant
throwaway; disposable; single-use
to succeed; to bear fruit
lifespan; life; lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.); service life; end of an object's (useful) life
large number of deaths; massive fatalities
specimen; sample; (classic) example; type; sample
material for experiments; experimental material
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
semi-darkness; dim light; poor light; dusk; twilight
culture fluid; culture solution; broth
to stand on end (of hair)
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
readjustment; realignment
primordial; fundamental; basic; primitive
lump of meat; piece of flesh; human body
unnatural or untimely death (esp. in contrast with the karma of the previous life)
last days; the end; one's fate
to cast a shadow; to appear; to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
proposal; offer; request; application
release (of information, documents, etc.); disclosure; display; discovery
cover (e.g. for illegal activity); front; Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); straw raincoat that makes one invisible
coming to Japan; visit to Japan; arrival in Japan
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
dysfunction; malfunction; insufficiency
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss; to loiter; to hang around; to wander around
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
to stare at each other; to lock eyes (with)
apathetic; lackadaisical; indolent; weak; feeble; effeminate
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
"Helping Hands" comedy performance; performance in which one person wears a haori on their shoulders, while another person behind them puts their arms through the sleeves of the haori and feeds the person in front