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(measuring) ruler

nail, spike, tack, rivet, brad, (pachinko) pin

hiragana, cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words (esp. function words, inflections, etc.)(explanation)

to turn inside out, to turn the other way, to turn (something) over

yearned for, longed for, missed

to store, to save up, to stock up on, to lay in stock, to set aside; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge), to build up (e.g. experience), to develop (e.g. one's skills); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.), to wear

to get between, to be caught in

hateful, detestable, abominable, vexing, provoking; amazing, fantastic, admirable, lovely, wonderful

nutrient, nourishment

malicious, ill-tempered, unkind, mean, nasty

attraction (e.g. magnetic, gravitation), affinity, gravitational pull; attractiveness, magnetism

fusuma, Japanese sliding screen(explanation)

draft, rough copy

seat, bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries

self-study, teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent

humid, sultry

canteen, flask, water bottle, thermos

express, special delivery

to be transparent, to be see-through, to be clear; to be clear (of a voice or sound)

to carry on one's back; to be burdened with, to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background, to be in front (of something); to be conceited, to think highly of oneself

superstition, superstitious belief