Vocabulary

applicant

laziness; shirking

oyster; oyster shell

warmth

thermometer

reading aloud

on reading; on'yomi; Chinese-derived reading of a kanji

below; down; under; younger (e.g. daughter)

humble position; inferior

chemical combination

synthetic fiber; synthetic fibre; chemical fiber; chemical fibre

kana orthography; syllabary spelling

how old; what age

what time; which hour

about when; about what time; how soon

how many people; a number of people

what day

how many years; how long

what minute; how many minutes

how many times; how often

one's house; one's home; one's family; one's household

science and technology; technology; scientific techniques

killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer

kotatsu; table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well)

florist; flower shop

eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine

label; tag

stroke (of a kanji)

artistry; good taste; elegance; grace

gathering (esp. Buddhist, festive, etc.)

meeting; assembly; party; gathering; conference; athletic meet

company employee; office worker; white-collar worker

solution; solution strategy

injury; wound

wounded person; injured person

ticket barrier; ticket gate; wicket

alteration; falsification; faking

Neptune (planet)

ash; ashes

emoji