天変地異(てんぺんちい) = natural disaster
相対性(そうたいせい)理論(りろん) = theory of relativity
絵空事(えそらごと) = fabrication, pipe dream
絶滅危惧種(ぜつめつきぐしゅ) = endangered species
茶番(ちゃばん) = farce, charade
圧勝(あっしょう) = overwhelming victory, landslide victory
三羽烏(さんばがらす) = distinguished trio, triumvirate (lit. “three crows”)
慣れ親しむ(なれしたしむ) = to get to know and love
区切り(くぎり) = stopping point; milestone
痛風(つうふう) = gout