to begin to rain; to begin to snow
immense sum (of money); ten thousand yen
to protect against the elements; to shelter oneself from the weather
transportation; conveyance; delivery; hospitalization; transfer to hospital
mass of rock; rock lump; block
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
standing tree; standing timber
(already) known; established
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
fallen leaves; leaf litter; leaf fall; dropping leaves; deciduous
the crucial moment; the moment of truth; do-or-die situation; crucial juncture; crucial stage
to launch a surprise attack
fraction; odd sum; odd money; small change; (arch.) low class female servant
although; though; despite the fact that ...
to machine; to cut; to scrape
one's own work; making by oneself; farming on one's own land; independent farmer
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
yen (currency of Japan); circle
to make; to manufacture; to build; to construct; to prepare; to get ready; to dress (oneself in)
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
disk; discus; flying saucer; disc media (CD, DVD, etc.)
twist; wrench; distortion; torsion
loading; charging; filling
shunning; ostracism; exclusion; flick (of one's finger; to express disgust, scorn, disapproval, etc.)
conformity; alignment; tuning; same tone; same pitch
atmosphere; air; magnanimous; generous; large-hearted
major earthquake; large earthquake
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
to weigh on a scale; to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
to come of age; to become an adult; to become fully qualified; to stand on one's own