Vocabulary

writing brush; paintbrush; pen

elevation; height above sea level

seedling; young plant

bad condition; poor condition; disorder; slump; being out of form

Mount Fuji; Mt. Fuji; Fujiyama; Fuji-san

moving to a different location to start a new job; (proceeding to) new appointment

subordinate person

number of copies; circulation

the staff; inside the department

wind speed

tide; current

restoration; restitution; rehabilitation

rehabilitation; reinstatement; restoration of rights

attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb

love; affection

monthly sum; monthly amount

verification; confirmation; substantiation

first year (of an imperial era)

motive power; driving force

fantasy; illusion; vision; dream

fall; decrease (in income)

reduction (of crop size); reduction of acreage (under cultivation)

way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression

speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners

solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition

ancient burial mound; barrow; tumulus

solitude; loneliness; isolation

being at sea; losing one's bearings; confusion; wonderment

five

amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby

public office

public expense; public funds; public money; public expenditure

achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution

established practice; custom

flood; flooding

general plan; main points; summary; platform (e.g. for a campaign); mission statement

(sea) voyage; navigation; sailing; passage; cruise

short course; training

large sum (of money); large amount

revenue office; taxation bureau