Vocabulary

to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch

sound; noise; audio; acoustics; reverberation

second half of the (fiscal) year

underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie

(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever

approval; adoption (of a motion, bill, etc.); passage

house; building

earnings

excessive; immoderate

diameter

magnificent; grand; impressive; dignified; majestic; imposing

to place on (something)

prostitution

exchange; conversion

drawer

perfect score; full marks

to be found; to be discovered

visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); expression of sympathy

owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)

in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically

deferment (e.g. of savings); leaving (something) as it stands

prefectural; managed by an urban prefecture (Osaka or Kyoto)

long-cherished desire

principal occupation; core business

every morning

membrane; film

to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to gratify

public welfare; the people's livelihood

silence (not speaking); muteness

absence of permission; lack of permission

fog; mist

famous place; noted place; place of (scenic or historical) interest; sights (to see)

giving one's name; self-introduction

clear; clear-cut; lucid; unequivocal; explicit

amusing; funny; interesting

model; dummy; maquette

Thursday

subordinate; subordinates; inferior; inferiors; junior

making rapid progress; making great advances; rush; dash; onslaught

export and import