electronization; digitization; computerization
moral way of life; correct path; moral principles
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
flight; running away; absconding; elopement
turmoil; chaos; confusion
caged bird; person whose freedom has been restricted (esp. a prostitute, mistress, concubine, etc.)
to cut off (someone's head); to behead; to decapitate
nice-looking; seemingly fine; nice-sounding; polite-sounding; plausible (e.g. excuse); glib
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
large-scale play; play with an A-list cast; big act; big charade; theatre with a government licence (Edo period)
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude); mentor; one's former teacher
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
mark; sign; (arch.) plain wood showing the seating order of officials at court; (arch.) nameplate
digitization; digitalization
literary style; form of (written) language (e.g. classical, modern)
to leave (a note, will, etc.) behind; to leave (a manuscript, etc.) unfinished; to leave half-written; to forget to write; to leave out
irrefutable evidence; smoking gun; solid evidence; incontestable proof; dead giveaway
can't help; won't make much difference
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
accidental; incidental; occasional; casual
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
overview; outline; rough summary
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
public facilities; utilities
chain of command; line of command; command structure; command system
identifying signal; recognition signal; (radio) call sign
rather; better; instead; if anything
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle