Vocabulary

self-recommendation; self-nomination; putting oneself forward

axle

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

gentlemen's agreement

human interest; kindness

canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos

axle; pivot

forming; shaping; fashioning

fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion

wave motion; undulation; surge

waves; billows; surge

horse meat; horsemeat

haikai (collective name for haiku, haibun, haiga, senryū, etc.)

defecation

ovulation

to carry on one's back

to sell over to

chalk (rock)

soft roe; milt

Chinese silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis); maiden grass; susuki grass

wheat field; barley field; cornfield

to pull out; to draw out; to extract; to remove

act of barbarity; barbarism; brutality; savagery

to compare

cortex

emergency exit

mouse; rat

temple meditation hall or certain other temple structures

episode; side story; story within a story; aside; anecdote

leaving the nest

rowing; boating

tabi; traditional split-toe socks

express; special delivery

other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice

pluralistic; plural

high humidity

to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate

(clinical) thermometer

body odor; body odour; personal odor; personal odour; characteristic (of someone)

grave; tomb