place where one works; construction site; working area
strange; wonderful; weird; outrageous; mysterious
flow of electric current; supply of power; turning on electricity; applying electric current; passing an electric current (through)
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
cockpit voice recorder; CVR; voice recorder; dictation machine; dictaphone
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
ingenuity; resourcefulness
to rip (someone) off; to overcharge; to ask a high price
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
rare; uncommon; not often seen
certificate of merit; testimonial
to catch (a wild animal or fish); to capture; to hunt; to win (a title, prize, etc.); to conquer
breaking (an agreement, promise); cancellation (of a contract)
1000 ri; (a) long distance
to sit at a desk (to study); to be at one's desk; to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
social studies (school subject)
end of term; end of semester
motive power; driving force
makizushi; rolled sushi; sushi roll; vinegared rice and fillings rolled in nori or a thin omelette
to engrave an inscription; to call (designate) itself; to mark; to label
grinding; polishing; refining (a skill, knowledge, etc.); applying oneself (to study); disciplining oneself
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
quality (of a product or a service)
workshop; studio; atelier
accepting an order; receiving an order; orders received; closed won
always; forever; very; greatly (esp. of hopes and desires)
just made; fresh (e.g. from the oven); newly built (e.g. house); brand-new
appliqué (ornamental needlework)
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
national language; Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan); one's native language; mother tongue; native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords and Chinese-derived words)
strenuous efforts; exerting oneself; stirring oneself up; splurge; spending extravagantly (on); treating oneself (to)
troubled face; worried expression
state of mind; (one's) mental state
action committee; executive committee
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
letters-to-the-editor column; readers' section; space for correspondence, messages, etc.