wriggling; squirming; writhing; maneuvering (behind the scenes; of insignificant people); manoeuvring; planning mischief
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
photosensor (e.g. of a remote control); optical receiver
comics or novels about male homosexuality, targeted at young women; BL; bill of lading; BL; brushless
a.m.; before noon; ante meridiem; AM broadcasting; amplitude modulation
meanwhile; in the meantime
another world (esp. in fiction); otherworld; parallel universe; different-dimension world; isekai
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
water caltrop (esp. Trapa japonica); water chestnut; caltrop (weapon)
air conditioning and heating
multi-use; combined use; combination; serving two purposes
nowhere in particular; just out for a bit; (euph. for) toilet break
condiment (e.g. grated or chopped topping such as daikon, wasabi, ginger, green onion, red pepper); spice
good bye; I'm off; see you later
frantic dash; rushing at full speed
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
graviton (hypothetical elementary particle)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
extremely; terrifically; super
environmental problem; environmental issue
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
center half; centre half; channel; Order of the Companions of Honour (British order)
gas; vapour; vapor; gaseous body
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
diverse; various; wide-ranging
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
South Pole; the Antarctic; Antarctica
sea level rise; rise in sea level
drought; long spell of dry weather