Vocabulary

being alive; living

(while) holding a post or being in office

native species

conventional train line (esp. non-Shinkansen)

resident

being in prison; being incarcerated

enrolled student; registered student

being in the United Kingdom; staying in the United Kingdom; residing in the United Kingdom

holding office

living as a layperson; not entering the priesthood; layperson

being in one's room (office, etc.)

inventory control

residents

foreign residents

association of reservists

full-time trade union officer who remains employed at a company

challenging a judge; challenge to a judge

cutting and sewing

employment examination

oil concession; drilling rights

coal mine

mining rights

high-yield stock

dropping below break-even point; (selling at) below cost

vegetarianism

(light blue) overalls; workman's overalls

greens pickled in salt (mizuna, mustard leaves, etc.)

long spell of rain in early spring

long chopsticks (for cooking, serving, etc.)

disaster-stricken area

disaster response; measures to deal with natural disasters; disaster control; disaster recovery

disaster insurance

disaster relief

rebellious child; rebel; traitor

leader of a rebel army or band of rebels

harm; killing; destruction at the hands of rebels

skill; fine workmanship

skill; cleverness

elaborate but slow execution; polished but slow work

elaborate; exquisite; detailed