to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
hard problem; person hard to please; hard nut to crack
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
filtration; filtering; percolation
whole day and night; 24 hours
to drain the water; to lose the water; to squeeze out the water
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
pressing; stamping; press (machine); the press; news media; military press (weight lifting)
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
flat; even; level; plain (language, words, etc.); simple
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
rural community development; rural community activation
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
television program; TV program
leader; guide; mentor; coach
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
less than ...; smaller ...
bamboo steamer; steaming basket; wooden frame holder with reed base used to steam food over a pot; soba served on a small wickerwork tray; wickerwork tray (for serving soba)
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
Edo (shogunate capital; former name of Tokyo); Yedo
cabinetwork; joinery; hair ornament; hairpin; (arch.) colours; (arch.) banner
easily; in no time; effortlessly
hardware store; hardware dealer; ironmonger
being boxed in on all sides; having obstacles in every direction; being at a loss (what to do); being in a fix
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
physical strength; muscle strength
caustic words; defiant words
funny story; funny anecdote
alert status; emergency alert
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
to overcharge; to rip off
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; card; program
the other day; a few days ago
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
to wither (esp. plants as winter draws near); to fade; to shrivel; to pass one's prime; to start deteriorating; to begin to decline