armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
tsukemono; Japanese pickled vegetables
to enter (house, room, etc.); to step in
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
hazing; gruelling training; waistband; woman's undergirdle
to refuse; to decline; to deny
appearing one after another; cropping up one after another; occurring in succession
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
to break down; to collapse; to fall apart
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
(committee) chairman; president
to mend; to patch up; to fix (hair, clothes, appearance, etc.); to adjust; to keep up appearances; to cover up (e.g. a mistake)
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
supporter (e.g. wrist supporter); athletic supporter; jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer); backer
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to complain; to make a complaint
vigorous; cheerful; assertive
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
moving tale; impressive tale
to shout (in anger); to yell
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
(sudden) evening shower (rain)
management; administration; operation
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
practice; practising; experience
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter