journal; magazine; periodical
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
form; shape; figure; visage
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
topic of discussion; agenda
public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
kindergarten graduation ceremony
to change (with the passage of time); to fade; to wane; to decline
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
study; learning; tutorial
time appointed for meeting (assembling); time one is supposed to meet
period of time; time slot; time zone
(examination) failure; rejection; disqualification
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
question and answer session
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
real estate agent; realtor
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
going concern; stocks and all; goods and furniture included
interior design; interior; upholstery
article; thing; object; property; real estate
to jump at; to be attracted by
to close (one's eyes); to shut
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
street-level store; shop facing the street
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
to mix; to stir; to blend