trial product; prototype model
original method; original procedure; genuine way (of doing something)
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape); extraction (of compressed data)
agreement; rule; arrangement; decision
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; (soft-paste) porcelain; china
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
market (for goods, services, etc.); outlet (for selling); opening
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
to tread down so as to harden (soil, snow, etc.)
pie in the sky; castles in the air; (lit.) drawing of a rice cake
telephone number; phone number
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
to put in a call; to call in; to make a call; to contact by phone
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to telephone; to make a phone call
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
prohibition; inhibition; ban
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
related equipment; related device
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
railway crossing; railroad crossing; starting line; scratch; determination; stepping over the edge of the ring
along (a river, coast, railway, etc.); on (e.g. a street)