Vocabulary

sumi; India ink; Chinese ink; ink stick; ink-cake

pastor; minister; clergyman; reverend

pasture land; ranch

the number of flat things

makuuchi; top division (of professional sumo)

density

indiscrimination; without discrimination

exemption; exoneration; discharge

cotton plant (Gossypium spp.)

blanket

Jupiter (planet)

mark; guide; landmark

white-eye family of birds (Zosteropidae)

middle of the night; dead of night

fraternity; friendship

anxiety; concern; fear

desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving

planning; devising (a plan)

originator; promoter

territorial waters

living by oneself; living alone

National Space Development Agency; NASDA

adding points

discount bond

infectious disease; infection

go institution; go club; go hall

first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth

boy; son

fresh leaves

throw; throwing

Aki (former province located in the west of present-day Hiroshima Prefecture)

forced passage (of a bill, measure, resolution, etc.); railroading; steamrolling; steamrollering

light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); k-car; kei car

winning point; winning goal; game point (tennis, etc.); finishing line

final vote; run-off ballot

capital; principal

Japan Air Self-Defense Force; JASDF

administrative measures (disposition)

reception of a decoration; reception of an order

across; over; beyond; through; crossing