chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
to redeem (from sin); to save
signature phrase; signature saying
once a fool, always a fool; (lit.) idiots will only be cured when they die
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to apologize; to apologise
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
beep; honk (car horn); buzz (buzzer); boo (wrong answer, like buzzer on quiz shows)
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
guardians; parents; father and older brother
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
had enough; flatly refusing; wouldn't do for anything; begging pardon
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
independence; self-reliance
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
(it won't be possible) on such short notice
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
sexy; popular; well-liked
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
close; intimate; on good terms