Vocabulary

being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with

(main building of a) Shinto shrine

combination; assortment (of goods); assorted box (e.g. of chocolates); assorted basket

letter of introduction

flattery; sycophancy; adulation

iron man; strong man

machine gun

multiple entry; listing

magnanimity; tolerance

replacement

imperial tomb; imperial mausoleum

labor agreement; labour agreement

hoodlum; ruffian

initial medical examination; first visit (to a doctor, clinic, hospital, etc.)

bottom of a lake

seasoning of food

new recruit; conscript

dominant person; preeminent person; strongest contender

absolute majority

superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article

humanities and sciences

extinguishing a fire

moving tale; impressive tale

drinking party

stenographic record; shorthand notes

cold and heat; (degree of) temperature

before the spirit of the deceased

(keeping a) low profile

(governmental) supervisor of teachers

Japan Academy

young imperial prince

depths of the earth

embankment (for road, railway, etc.); raising the ground level; fill

radio telescope

washing the feet

(visual) scrutiny; close inspection

loading (of cargo, freight, etc.)

point of ignition; flash point

inventor

proposal; suggestion; motion; initiative