office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
moving; relocation; change of address; transfer (of deeds, property, etc.); demise
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
characteristic; traditional; peculiar; inherent; native; eigen-
schematic; schema; illustration; explanatory diagram
substitute article; back-up
attention; giving one's attention; focusing
strainer; colander; filter
overeagerness; rashness; forward step-out
to improve upon; to make improvements to; to refine
(giving) birth; childbirth; native of; product of; assets; property
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
to paint (draw) a picture
over the top; thickly; heavily; richly
pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature; preface; introduction
to support each other; to support one another
(with a) successful outcome; (ending in) success
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
difference in temperature; difference in degrees of enthusiasm, interest, commitment, etc.
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
to sit for an examination
one end; an end; part; fragment
frontmost; a short time ago; a little while ago; just now
heron with all-white plumage (incl. egrets); white heron
embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful; abashed
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
falcon (esp. the peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus)
recklessness; daredevilry; rashness; (arch.) long-lasting
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
den; haunt; hangout; nest; lair
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)