to act up (machine); to go out of tune (instrument); to not work right; to be knocked off stride; to lose one's bearings; to lose one's presence of mind
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
kushiage; deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
of no interest; not interested
what kind of; what sort of; what; how; in what way
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)
to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.); to dry the bottom of a ship (to prevent insect damage)
what is it exactly?; what is it precisely
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
interference with a public servant in the execution of his or her duties
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
bringing ruin upon oneself by extravagance in food
brothers (usu. in company, etc. names)
lightning strike; thunderbolt; bolt of lightning; to strike (lightning); to be struck by lightning
local rule; house rule; ground rule
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
correspondence education; correspondence course; distance education
zip fastener; zipper; zip; chuck (device for holding a workpiece in a lathe or a tool in a drill)