Vocabulary

fluid

concubine (of a noble)

compliance; conformance; adaptation

restraint; restriction; fetters; yoke; shackles

fecundity; having many children

symmetry

alternative plan

big catch (fishing); good haul

archbishop (Catholic)

complete collection; large collection; complete works

big man; large man; tall man; giant

tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog

simple substance (e.g. chemical)

elasticity

blooming late; flowering late; blossoming late

middle fence

otitis media; middle-ear infection

household items; furniture; furnishings; fixtures; supplies

long visit; overstaying

depression; lowlands; low ground; bottom land; plain

Caesarean section; Cesarean section; C-section

looking upon (someone) as an enemy; regarding as an enemy; being hostile toward

role of the villain; the bad guy

switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering

computer

Saturn (planet)

wintry mountain

eastern country; eastern provinces; Kanto provinces

plagiarism; plagiarised work

steam; vapour; vapor

division into equal parts; equal parts

grip (of hand); grip strength

death by crushing; being crushed to death

comfort; ease

secret feud

apricot grove

in accordance with one's request

greatness; excellence; magnificence

exchange control

posthumous manuscripts