Vocabulary

spoken language

phonetic transcription; phonetic notation

phonetic symbol

present (to build up a "friendship" with someone); bribe

index listing kanji by their Chinese and Japanese pronunciations

acoustic training; auditory training

(study of) acoustics

phonology

behind-the-scenes maneuvering; behind-the-scenes manoeuvering; secret maneuvers; secret manoeuvres

cryptogram; cipher text

cryptography; cryptology

unpropitious direction

attempted assassination

assassin

a work or subject to be memorized (memorised)

the dark side; the seamy side

dark nebula

the underworld

dark purple

dark green

dark green

dark line (in a spectrum); absorption line

dark; gloomy; somber; depressing

attack under the cover of darkness

price-support measures for contraband goods

illegal price-fixing agreement

black marketeer; black market trader

black-market dealings; underhand transactions; shady trading; illegal trade

black-market price

black marketeer

secret pay

without one's knowledge; easily

(primarily in shogi or go) response; countermeasure; counter-measure

conscript; draftee; selectee; inductee

applied psychology

applied science

applied mathematics

appropriate (urgent) response; expediency

first-aid (treatment)

emergency or temporary measure