work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
I; me; myself; (arch.) we; (arch.) us; (arch.) ourselves
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
careful reading; reading thoroughly; perusal
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
squatting (usu. with elbows on knees)
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
heart pounding; chest tightening
counter for stories, episodes of TV series, etc.
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
wise saying; famous saying
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
maintaining the status quo
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
professionalism; professional awareness
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to join forces; to cooperate
to bring; to take; to bring about
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
to find out; to discover; to locate
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
private; exclusive; secret
don't get me wrong, but ...; I'm sorry
roll (e.g. of cloth); winding (e.g. watch); volume (of book); speeding up; heel (of a Japanese sandal)
Saitama prefecture (Kanto area)
junior college; vocationally oriented two or three year post-secondary education institution
studying abroad; studying overseas