electrically powered; electric
something like ...; something called ...
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
creamy (in flavor or texture)
to get goosebumps; to have gooseflesh
mixer (audio, concrete, etc.); blender (usu. countertop)
hegemony; leadership; initiative
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
Libra (constellation); the Scales
water-filled bamboo tube which clacks against a stone when emptied (orig. used for keeping birds and wildlife away)
elegance; refinement; (refined) taste; elegant arts; refined pursuits
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
Indian summer (around November); mild late autumn weather; mild late fall weather
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
hidden camera; spy camera
unwritten law; common law; unwritten rule
foreign matter; impurities
open-air tea ceremony; aristocrat taking a break during a trip in a palanquin; something standing in the open
one sweep (of the eye); sweeping view; unbroken view
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
having a crush on someone
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
Shizuoka (city, prefecture)
immeasurable; infinite; inestimable
unceremonious party; free and easy gathering; party with no regard for formal etiquette or status
lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master
being ruined; being spoiled; coming to nothing; complete loss of face
natural virtue; personal virtue
when it comes to ...; as for ...
backing (for a position); giving support to; helping (someone) to a position
former (incumbent); predecessor
(not) readily; (not) easily; (not) right away; (not) simply; (not) without difficulty
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
to start; to begin; to commence
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
failure to reach agreement