Vocabulary

solid (body); solid matter; solid-state

to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in

interchange

to break; to destroy; to demolish

high speed; rapidity

good (condition); going well; fine; smooth

monster

coastline; shoreline

status; position; rank

particular; special; exceptional; especial

nuclear fission

university graduate; bachelor

paradise; Eden

activity; briskness; prosperity

chill; the shivers; shivering fit

end of a book

deep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touched

sweet-tasting; sweet; sugary; sugared

overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)

admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)

return current; reflux; back flow

during

taking; accepting; receipt; collection

horizontal banner

operating rate; utilization rate; occupancy rate; availability factor

Board of Audit

administration of property; custodianship; receivership

planning office

joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome

department; bureau; section; part

poison gas

green willow (i.e. one that has budded)

minerals and rocks; metal and stone utensils

folding screen covered with gold leaf

outside the prefecture

door-to-door visit; door-to-door canvassing (canvasing)

fine weather

spy; agent provocateur; covert operative

appeal; protest; complaint

practical skill